Homework

We believe that homework fosters the development of independent learning skills, enabling students to take greater responsibility for their education. Promoting and emphasising homework skills from the start of Year 7 helps to prepare students for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, thereby supporting their progression and development.

How much homework will my child be set?

Your child will be set eight or nine pieces of homework per week. However, some of these tasks will involve project work spanning several weeks.

How long should each piece of homework take?

In years 7-9, each piece of work should take approximately thirty minutes, totalling four hours and thirty minutes a week. Some homework tasks in year 9 may take longer.
In years 10 and 11, each piece of work should take approximately 60 minutes. This totals nine hours a week.

Core Subjects which set homework every week

English (weekly reading and written tasks)
Maths
Science

Please note that all subjects in Years 10 and 11 set homework on a weekly basis.

Week A and Week B Homework Timetable

homework timetable website.pdf

Arbor and Homework

Android/ Apple App Access

Students and parents can download and install the Arbor app.
By clicking on 'School' in the app, students and parents can view homework assignments, attendance data for registration, and behaviour information.

Arbor via a Web Browser

Students and parents can log in to Arbor on the web. Please use the following link, which is specifically designed for our school.

https://the-ashcombe-school.uk.arbor.sc/

Resetting an Arbor Password

Students can reset their Arbor password by clicking on the "Forgot your password?" link from the Arbor login page. Arbor will then email a rest page to your child's Outlook school email address which is accessible from here.

Managing Assignments on Arbor

Students are now able to tick off some of their assignments as completed on both the Arbor mobile app and the Arbor website. Teachers will continue to manage the submission of assessed pieces of homework.
If students fail to tick off their work as submitted Arbor automatically mark it as late.
Teachers will sanction students who mark off work incorrectly.

Understanding the Overdue Assignment List on Arbor

Assessed assignments and NEA exam work will be ticked off by teachers.
Teachers mark off assignments as either 'Completed', or 'Not Submitted',
Assignments flagged as 'Waiting for student to submit' have not been updated by the teacher.
Assignments marked as 'Late' need to be ticked off by the student using either the Arbor app or Arbor website.
Please do contact the class teacher if completed work has not been coded correctly via info@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk

Arbor Support

Click here for additional support information regarding Arbor.

Homework Support

Some students find homework difficult. We are here to help in developing good independent study skills.

Year 7 students receive training on how to use Arbor, Microsoft Teams and Sparks Maths.
We run a homework club every day, both at lunchtime and after school, where students can come for advice, support and biscuits.