Rejected petition Reduce the amount of homework in the National Curriculum by at least half

An article published by the Mail Online in March 2014 states that studies show homework causes migraines, stomach problems, sleep problems and weight loss. Many of these problems cost the NHS millions of pounds every year, so by preventing these problems from happening the government can save money.

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Also, by saving the government money, there will be more funds to go towards more important matters in the UK.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/109490

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Date submitted 22 February 2016
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