Homework
Homework plays a vital role in helping every child achieve academic success at Ellis Guilford School.
How much homework will I have?
Homework is set weekly for every subject.
Year 7, 8 and 9 - One piece of homework per subject, per week.
Year 7 (Autumn Term) - Homework will begin after October half-term, allowing children time to settle into the school
Year 10 and 11 - Two pieces of homework per subject, per week.
How do I find out what homework has been set and whether it has been completed?
All homework is uploaded to Arbor.
Parents and children will be able to log in to check what has been set, what is due, and the Guilford Gold received for homework completion.
Children receive 10 Guilford Gold for each piece of homework completed. If children do not complete their homework, teachers will issue a ‘C2 No Homework’ and Guilford Gold will be deducted from their overall balance.
If children or parents/carers are having difficulty accessing Arbor, please contact: enquiries@ellisguilfordschool.org.uk
Online Platforms: Sparx & Teams
Whilst some homework is paper-based, most homework is set using our online platforms – Sparx Maths, Sparx Reader, Sparx Science and MS Teams.
All children have access to Sparx and are expected to complete all quizzes set by their teachers as part of their weekly homework.
To access the online platforms at home, children should log on to the EGS Student Portal using their school computer username and password, where they can access the online platforms from the 'Tiles' in the student shared area.
Need help accessing homework or using our online systems?
Download our homework help guide below