Rejected petition Ban homework across all uk schools.

Banning homework will mean that teachers and students can have more free time to spend with their friends and family, banning homework does not include: revision and unfinished schoolwork.

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The word homework can bring stress or dread from students and takes away the natural human need to learn and discover. many studies prove that homework in schools has an effect of around zero.
Homework takes away free time for children to not only relax, but to take in information from the school lessons the students have and learn life skills like cooking, Interacting and socialising with others are important skills that can't be taught by sitting at a desk.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/603551

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Date submitted 24 June 2022
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