NSW primary schools allow parents to permanently excuse children from homework

By Alexandra Smith
Updated April 14 2015 - 10:13am, first published March 15 2015 - 7:18am
Homework debate: Report finds students who complete more homework do not necessarily do better. Photo: Michele Mossop
Homework debate: Report finds students who complete more homework do not necessarily do better. Photo: Michele Mossop

Primary schools in NSW are allowing children to opt out of homework, while others are reviewing their homework policies as time-poor families struggle to keep up with the extra school work being sent home.