Is homework really about learning – or something else entirely? In this episode, Helen Mulley is joined by Katie Alexander, deputy headteacher at Carr Mill Primary in Merseyside, and Darren Lyon, experienced school principal and doctoral researcher. Together, they explore the complex world of homework: its purpose, impact on families and whether it’s actually helping children develop responsibility or just adding stress.
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Is GCSE maths failing the students it’s meant to help? In this episode, Helen Mulley is joined by Dougald Tidswell, a secondary maths teacher with 20+ years’ experience, and Peter Mattock, former...