Why Homework Should Be Banned

Callie, aged 13

Common Weal are taking a moment to focus on Education this week. Drawing on the key ideas in SORTED (our latest book), we've been taking to social media to try and build a picture of our key messages around Scotland's experiences of Learning. Namely: There’s plenty of evidence that confident, happy learners achieve better academic outcomes and can plan for their futures.

That's why we are privileged to feature a guest piece this week, from Callie who is 13 years old and from Scotland. Callie has a proposal for us all to consider.... I think you'll agree that the suggestion is put across with enthusiasm and clearly appealing to a very wide audience. Let the debate start on this one! {Editor's remarks)