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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

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.