Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty
- 246,998 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 399,803 - 1,201 added in the past 24hrs)
Families face school fines for taking their children out of school to go on affordable holidays. This can be a particular issue for low-income families, and families with children that have additional needs, who want or need to avoid busier and more expensive periods.
The Government responsed to this petition on 9th May 2024 (View Full Response)Pause Ofsted inspections and reform how school performance is evaluated
- 50,945 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 51,069 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
This petition is calling for routine Ofsted inspections to be paused so that the recommendations of the Beyond Ofsted inquiry can be implemented, moving to a system of self-evaluation by schools, supported by external school improvement partners, and a more limited role for Ofsted.
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th January 2024 (View Full Response)Introduce law to require schools to allow prayer practices
- 7,270 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 31,706 - 147 added in the past 24hrs)
We feel that prayer is vital for some students in school and denying it is discrimination. We encourage Parliament to protect students' rights and religious freedom to pray in school in law.
Ban smartphones and camera phones for under 16s
- 23,727 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 29,561 - 127 added in the past 24hrs)
I have many concerns regarding the use of mobile phones that can access photographs and social media for children under 16. I believe there are too many safeguarding concerns, exploitation, cyber bullying and group trolling that can be mentally damaging children's well being.
The Government responsed to this petition on 15th March 2024 (View Full Response)Ban attempting to religiously convert or “revert” a child without parent consent
- 10,664 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,306 - 87 added in the past 24hrs)
Make it a specific legal offence to attempt to religiously convert (or revert) a child where a parent has not given specific permission.
Home fee status for BN(O) students after 3 years continuous stay in the UK
- 14,713 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,879 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the UK Government's policy requiring five-year residency for BN(O) visa holders for home fee status for tuition is unfair, and that home fee status should be available after 3 years continuous stay in the UK.
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th March 2024 (View Full Response)Suspend the Safety Valve programme and provide funding to cover SEND deficits
- 2,938 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,553 - 57 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask that the Safety Valve programme, which gives funding to local authorities who put plans in place to reduce school deficits, be suspended. We believe it incentivises cutting support for vulnerable children, and we want funding to cover local authority deficits to be provided without condition.
Reinstate Martial Arts as one of the approved activities for GCSE PE
- 9,381 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,108 - 40 added in the past 24hrs)
Martial Arts is a popular sport for children. Yet dedicated, passionate, talented students can no longer use them for GCSE. I think Martial Arts are wholly inclusive, appeal to all genders, all ethnic backgrounds and children with SEN. They can help promote fitness, self-discipline and respect.
Require that trainee teachers are taught about preventing antisemitism
- 4,599 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,675 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
There were at least 2093 antisemitic incidents from 7/10 - 13/12/23, the most ever reported to Community Security Trust across 68 days. We must introduce compulsory modules on stopping antisemitism into the teaching training syllabus by Sept 2024, to help address prejudicial attitudes in children.
Fund increased pay for Teaching Assistants
- 4,034 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,406 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the Government should fund increased pay for Teaching Assistants. People are struggling enough as it is and some Teaching Assistants need to take on a second job. We think more people need to know how low our pay is.