Whether your child has been at school for two years or 12, homework can be the source of tears. And not just yours. Now that the new term is underway, how can you make your home a tear-free zone?

The amount of homework assigned these days can be ridiculous. If the homework assigned is excessive, or if the content is too difficult for a child's capabilities, homework effectiveness can backfire- ...

The “homework grid” strategy requires children to perform household chores and reading and spelling tasks every day but gives them up to a month to complete maths, science and technology tasks.

At secondary school, particularly in exam years, homework can seem like a drag - for students, parents and teachers. Louise Holden on how to get the most out of study time. During the exam years, ...

Some educational research indicates that homework makes little difference to a child's ability in most areas of the curriculum and, in the worst case scenario, can actually turn students off learning.