Petition · past parliament
Petition for Optional Homework, Prioritizing GCSE Coursework
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Revise homework policies to make daily homework optional while preserving the importance of GCSE coursework in education.
We seek a change in homework policies to reduce student stress and focus on meaningful learning. This adjustment ensures that GCSE coursework remains a vital part of education, promoting in-depth understanding while giving students a healthier work-life balance.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
It is not clear if you would like homework for GCSE coursework to be allowed.
You may wish to sign the following petition:
Ban homework except for GCSE coursework: Ban homework except for GCSE coursework
It is not clear if you would like homework for GCSE coursework to be allowed.
You may wish to sign the following petition:
Ban homework except for GCSE coursework: Ban homework except for GCSE coursework
Timeline
| 6 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Oct 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Oct 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.