Originally posted @ 9:52 am, Sun 28th Sep 2008
A journalist reviewing the national newspapers has suggested that there will be a fad against homework, and that this fad is starting at the Academy set to replace the school I chair.
This might be great news for my nephew who's currently e-mailing me for help on energy policy. (It's his physics homework, and he's seeking help, given I've got a physics degree.)
But as usual, that such notions could be a sweeping reform for all schools was just a bit of polemic.
What the consultation launched last week actually says is "an extended school day to replace homework for secondary-aged students".
So that's extra work, but not at home.
There are very specific reasons why this proposal suits children in the catchments to be covered.
And my nephew is going to have to keep hacking out his homework himself.
P.S. Congratulations to my nephew for his election to School Council. Who knows where he might go next? Yeah, yeah, 20 / 20 for his physics homework.
Notes.
1. Turns out it was the Sunday Times who highlighted a threat to homework.
2. The Daily Mirror on Monday backed the proposal - half the words, twice the understanding.
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