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Ban homework in all schools

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closedDepartment for EducationOpened 14 November 2025Closed 14 May 2026

Background

Stop all schools setting children homework. They already spend over 6 hours in school 5 days a week. We think homework causes children stress, tiredness, and exhaustion.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

HertsmereSir Oliver Dowden
49
Didcot and WantageOlly Glover
41
HendonDavid Pinto-Duschinsky
21
Brent EastDawn Butler
17
South DerbyshireSamantha Niblett
16
Finchley and Golders GreenSarah Sackman
15
Chipping BarnetDan Tomlinson
14
Hornsey and Friern BarnetCatherine West
13
Plymouth Moor ViewFred Thomas
12
Southgate and Wood GreenBambos Charalambous
12
Islington South and FinsburyEmily Thornberry
11
Frome and East SomersetAnna Sabine
10
Ruislip, Northwood and PinnerDavid Simmonds
10
Plymouth Sutton and DevonportLuke Pollard
10
Altrincham and Sale WestMr Connor Rand
9
Cities of London and WestminsterRachel Blake
8
Birmingham Perry BarrAyoub Khan
8
Harrow EastBob Blackman
8
Queen's Park and Maida ValeGeorgia Gould
7
South West DevonRebecca Smith
7

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 742337.