Reigate School
Homework
Aims
Homework is an integral part of children’ learning experiences. The purpose of homework is to:
- Consolidate, reinforce or learn knowledge and skills prior to the following lesson.
- Develop children’s independent learning and revision skills to support progress in all subjects.
- Develop an effective partnership between the school, parents and other carers in pursuing the academic aims of the school and the development of their child.
Setting and Monitoring Homework
At Reigate School, Arbor is the main place to check homework and deadlines.
Children and parents should check Arbor regularly to see what homework has been set, when it is due, and any instructions needed to complete it.
For some subjects, homework is completed on specialist platforms. Arbor will be used to signpost children to these platforms where appropriate.
Homework Platforms
Arbor
For most subjects, homework is set through Arbor. The assignment will explain:
- What the task is
- When it is due
- How it should be submitted
- Any resources needed to complete the work
Sparx
Homework for the following subjects is completed through Sparx:
- English (Sparx Reader)
- Maths (Sparx Maths)
- Science (Sparx Science)
Children are expected to complete their weekly Sparx homework. Parents and carers will continue to receive progress and completion updates directly from Sparx.
Carousel
Some subjects use Carousel to set weekly homework activities.
- Year 7 and Year 8: Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
- Year 9: Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
- Year 10 and Year 11: English, Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Teachers will create an Arbor assignment to remind children about the task, provide the deadline and explain how to access the work in Carousel.
Microsoft Teams
Some homework may require children to submit work through Microsoft Teams. Where this is required, the Arbor assignment will clearly explain what children need to do.
Children are encouraged to download the Microsoft Teams app to their phone, tablet or computer.
How Homework Is Submitted
Depending on the subject, children may be asked to:
- Hand work directly to their teacher
- Upload work through Microsoft Teams
- Complete work on another platform such as Carousel or Sparx
Submission instructions will be provided within the Arbor assignment.
A Simple Guide for Children
Year 7 and Year 8
- Check Arbor regularly for homework and deadlines.
- Check Homework Booklet for guidance on tasks set for Art/Design & Technology/Humanities.
- Complete weekly Sparx Reader, Sparx Maths and Sparx Science homework.
- Check Carousel for MFL homework.
Year 9
- Check Arbor regularly for homework and deadlines.
- Complete weekly Sparx Reader, Sparx Maths and Sparx Science homework.
- Check Carousel for Humanities and MFL homework.
Year 10 and Year 11
- Check Arbor regularly for homework and deadlines.
- Complete weekly Sparx Maths and Sparx Science homework.
- Check Carousel for English, Humanities and MFL homework.
Year 7 Homework Booklet - Autumn Term 2026
Year 8 Homework Booklet - Autumn Term 2026
