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In my view, UK secondary schools seem to be consumed by what can only be described as a “scramble for certification,” rather than focusing on providing a genuinely high-quality education. It often feels like the primary goal is to churn out students with qualifications, regardless of whether these students have truly grasped the knowledge and skills needed for real-world success. This raises some fundamental questions: What exactly is the purpose of schools? Are they genuinely preparing students for future success, or are they, in fact, setting them up for failure by prioritizing exam results over meaningful learning? I dare say, it increasingly seems like the latter. Also, I believe one of the main reasons so much homework is assigned to secondary school students is because effective learning simply isn’t happening in the classroom. Far too much time is wasted on irrelevant matters mainly to do with student lousy behaviour and nonchalance to their studies, leaving little room for meaningful education. If both school time and teacher resources were used more efficiently and effectively during the school day, the need for excessive homework would greatly diminish. In fact, students might be more inclined to do homework on their own initiative, driven by curiosity and interest, rather than out of sheer compulsion. In the long run, this shift would be far more beneficial for students, fostering a deeper love of learning and a stronger sense of responsibility for their own education. All these must be factored in to the changes desperately needed in the UK education system.