PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Reduce the amount of homework set in schools
We ask the Government to issue guidance to schools to reduce the amount of homework set for pupils.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
7
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
Too much homework increases stress, affects mental health, and limits time for family, rest and extracurricular activities. Reducing homework would improve wellbeing and allow students to enjoy learning more.