Homework Load by Age
Recommended homework minutes at each age against what is actually being set, and how the gap between the two changes with year group.
Across seven age bands reported homework exceeds published guidance at every one, and the gap widens with year group rather than narrowing as study skills improve.
Homework Load by Age
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It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
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