Homework
At Fulbrook, we believe that homework should support the teaching, learning and student progress that takes place in the classroom during lesson time.Â
All homework is accessible through Arbor, the management information system. Arbor refers to homework as 'assignments'. Students, parents and carers have the opportunity to see what has been set and the deadlines. Arbor also allows the school to monitor the frequency and quality of homework set for all students.
How to access homework through the Arbor PortalÂ
Key Stage 2
Homework Expectations Years 5 and 6
​Primary students are set maths homework each week via Maths.co.uk. They have a choice of three tasks to complete, in addition to maths. As a minimum, students must complete one of the choice tasks, but are not limited to one if they wish to complete more. Please see an example of the structure below.Â
In addition to homework tasks, the school requests that students read, or are read to, daily for 15 minutes. In Year 6, as part of preparing students for the SATs, there will be an increase in the number of homeworks set each week, in English and mathematics.Â
Key Stage 3
Homework Expectations Years 7, 8 and 9
Mathematics, English and Science: One homework task a week, with each piece taking up to an hour to complete.
History, Geography, Computing, MFL, PBE and Music: The equivalent of one homework task a fortnight, with each piece taking up to an hour to complete. N.B. This may take the form of a project and be completed over a half term/topic
Art, Design and Technology and Food Technology: one homework task per rotation.
Key Stage 4
Homework Expectations for Years 10 and 11
Mathematics, English and Science: One homework task a week, with each piece taking up to an hour to complete.
For each GCSE option taken: At least one homework task a fortnight, with each piece taking up to an hour to complete, plus any additional tasks set by the subject teacher. N.B As this may take the form of coursework, the work may be spread out of longer period of time depending on the NEA requirements.Â
Revision support:
Students with Special Education NeedsÂ
It is important to balance the right of students to share fully in the work of the class. This includes homework tasks, which are focused on each student’s individual learning needs. These needs may include consolidation and reinforcement of specific skills. Liaison with the subject teachers, subject leaders (and the school SENDCO where appropriate) is key to success in this area. This is so tasks are manageable and individual skill practice can be incorporated, without overloading the student.Â
