Calls to ban primary school homework and let ‘kids be kids’
There is growing debate about the value of homework in primary schools, with some calling for its complete ban to allow children more time to play and spend with their families. Broadcaster Shane Coleman voiced his support for banning homework at the primary level, arguing that children should be given a break after a full […]
2 years ago
Mum who admits to doing children’s homework for them draws criticism
“I know every parent helps, but I will just do the homework” A mum of three has been criticised online after admitting she does her children’s homework for them to alleviate their stress. Lottie Weaver’s daughters are in Year 5, Year 3, and kindergarten in the United States, and she confessed that she doesn’t think […]
2 years ago
Kerry Katona left red-faced over daughter’s homework
Most awkward school call ever.. Kerry Katona was speaking on Alison Spittle’s, Wheel Of Misfortune podcast recently and revealed her daughter’s hilarious handwriting error that the school called to tell her about. The I’m A Celeb star didn’t disclose what daughter it was but said she was left mortified after the whole thing. On the […]
3 years ago
Pupils and parents call on government to introduce homework ban
Is it time to ban homework in Ireland? Parents and pupils are calling on Minister for Education Norma Foley to ban homework in Ireland. Many parents have voiced their concerns about the level of homework their kids get, but they’re taking it a step further by writing to the Education Minister. Foley has received multiple […]
3 years ago
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar calls out schools for giving children “too much” homework
“I think definitely kids can have too much homework.” An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called out schools for giving pupils too much homework. However, he does not agree that homework should be banned completely. Varadkar said it isn’t healthy for children to spend hours doing homework after being in school all day. He told The […]
3 years ago
No plans to abolish homework, says Minister Foley
Do you think homework should be scrapped in Ireland? Minister for Education Norma Foley says she has no plans to abolish homework in Ireland. She has spoken out about the issue after President Michael D. Higgins said it is time for homework to be scrapped because it is outdated. But the Minister for Education does […]
3 years ago