Homework support checklist

Keep homework time predictable with short focus blocks and clear cues.

Parents & carersChecklist5 minutes

Who this is for

Parents & carers looking for practical, educational support.

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How to use

  • Review before starting homework.
  • Check off steps together.
  • Adjust timing based on energy levels.

Homework routine

  • □ Clear workspace and reduce distractions
  • □ Set a 10–15 minute focus sprint
  • □ Use a visual timer
  • □ Take a 3–5 minute movement break
  • □ Celebrate completion

Support cues

  1. “We can do just one small piece.”
  2. “Let’s set a timer and stop when it rings.”
  3. “Do you want to read aloud or use a helper?”

Related resources

Trust & evidence

Educational resource — not medical advice.

Citations

Sources are copy‑only for transparency — external links are not clickable.

  • World Health Organization: Mental health and wellbeing

    https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use

  • UNICEF: Supporting mental health and wellbeing

    https://www.unicef.org/mental-health

  • US Department of Education: Supporting students

    https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/focus/what_pg2.html

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Last reviewed

16 Jan 2026

Next review due

15 Jul 2026

Updated

16 Jan 2026

Evidence & sources

4 sources · tiers A, B

Update history
  • 16 Jan 2026contentInitial printable published and reviewed.

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