But headteacher Stephen Drew, who appeared on the reality show Educating Essex, stood up for the strict policy saying homework support was offered to pupils at the school given “requires improvement” by Ofsted last year.
Headteacher under fire after detentions dished out for getting less than 90% in homework The headteacher of Stewards Academy in Essex has defended the strict policy.
Mr Drew, who joined the school in September, told the broadcaster: "Yes, it is a challenge for young people to say, 'you have to reach this standard', but in order to help them do that we are putting in place the support in the classroom.
The academy’s head said the school was under pressure after receiving a ‘requires improvement’ rating from Ofsted last year.
The Department for Education said: "It is for school leaders to develop and implement a policy that works for their own schools and school community.
