To the parent whose kid doesn't turn in homework - Life.
You say he won't be able to get into the sixth form due to his poor attitude, but if it is a state school they cannot turn him away due to attitude, only exam results. Find out what the entry criteria are and his chances of getting back in. Then look at his predicted grades and see what's going on.
Consider your child’s developmental level when setting the amount of time for homework. While high school students can focus for over an hour, first-graders are unlikely to last more than 15 minutes on a single task. Allow your child to take breaks, perhaps as a reward for finishing a section of the work. Organize study and homework projects.
Homework provides a link between school and home. Parents like to see what their children are learning and children, especially very young learners, often like to show parents what they can do. If you are setting homework from LearnEnglish Kids you need to get parents involved as their children will need permission to use the internet at home.
First, establish daily contact with your child’s teacher regarding homework expectations and classroom behavior. Ask if your child’s school posts homework assignments online so you can check your child’s assignment book and progress. Make sure his assignment book is accurate and up-to-date.
And showing interest in your child’s homework is a great way to let your child know that you value learning and education. Making homework work. Find the right time For some children, the best time to get homework done will be soon after they get home from school. Others might like a break to play and unwind before starting on homework.
If your child has more than one piece of homework, it may be useful to ask the teachers in each lesson to either make sure your child has written down the homework in his diary, or write it in for him. They may also need to provide written instructions to take home which breaks the task down further as well.
Select the Turn in button to turn in an assignment before its deadline. The button will change depending on the status: Turn in again if you’re editing an assignment you’ve already turned in and need to submit work again. Turn in late if you’re turning in your assignment after the due date, but your teacher has allowed late turn-ins or asked for a revision.