You might find this of issue. In Australia there appears to be a growing consensus to follow the research, that homework in primary school is not necessarily a great idea. We our DD was in primary school there was a lot of ability to negotiate the homework load, especially when it was busy work for her.

Homework has come up a lot lately.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/it-...-parents-to-opt-out-20150314-1442q9.html