Petition · past parliament
Set a limit on how much homework can be set. (Secondary school and below)
Closed
99 signatures
What the petition asks
Mental health problems in younger people is at the most it has ever been, a factor that contributes to this is Homework. Homework if used correctly CAN give benefits but if overused can have negative impacts.
Therefore I suggest a limit on homework to help tackle this issue.
Therefore I suggest a limit on homework to help tackle this issue.
What I suggest is that the amount of homework aloud to be set is limited per subject.
In a half term I believe per subject (Maths,Science, etc) there should be a limit on how much homework can be set that is mandatory to do. If a teacher wants to set more they can make the homework optional.
The limit I think would work is 5 or less pieces of mandatory homework per half term (Roughly 7 Weeks per half term) in every subject.
In France they have got rid of homework and it has worked well.
In a half term I believe per subject (Maths,Science, etc) there should be a limit on how much homework can be set that is mandatory to do. If a teacher wants to set more they can make the homework optional.
The limit I think would work is 5 or less pieces of mandatory homework per half term (Roughly 7 Weeks per half term) in every subject.
In France they have got rid of homework and it has worked well.
Timeline
| 20 Oct 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Apr 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
99
Status
Closed
Opened
20 Oct 2017
Closed
20 Apr 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.