Homework is a sensitive subject in schools, not just for students and teachers, but for parents as well. From a teachers’ point of view, homework gives them more information on a student, such as how their performing, where they’re struggling and how much effort their putting into their subjects.

From a students’ point of view, homework can ‘pile on the workload’ meaning they lose interest in various subjects and possibly education in general. With there being plenty of different topics, homework from each tutor can at times be too much, and in some schools there is not enough communication between tutors, so the homework diary can quickly be brimming with tasks.

It can be good for parents to play an active role in their child’s education, and many mums and dads will help their students complete their homework and keep them on track. Some parents however, have demanding jobs, and they may not be able to input the same amount of time as other parents, which can be rather unfair.