A teacher has backed Kirstie Allsopp's controversial opinion on homework - and called it an "attack on childhood". Jennifer Horgan, 42, rarely sets homework because she believes it's "unnecessary" and said giving five-year-olds the work is "bonkers".
TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp caused a stir over the weekend when she urged parents to "enjoy the weekend" and said homework is a "waste of time". English and ethics teacher Jennifer, a secondary teacher from Cork, Munster, Ireland, said: "Childhood is the only time in our lives where we don't have responsibilities.
"It is precious time and it should be protected. "When it comes to homework, you don't have evidence to justify children doing work outside of school.
