No homework, ice cream for our breakfast and free toys

A BAN on homework, ice cream for breakfast and free toys for everyone - that is what kids would decree if they were royal for a day.

- by BENJAMIN LYNCH

A poll, of 1,000 kids aged six to 10, and their parents, also found other dream-day demands included filling swimming pools with bubble bath, turning schools into theme parks, making cartoons play all day on TV and choosing dinner every night.

Taking a look at education, 34% would ban homework forever. And 86% would declare a national fancy dress day.