Protect legal right to support for children with SEND
- 76,808 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 83,858 - 2,400 added in the past 24hrs)
I believe that the Government’s proposed SEND reforms could limit EHCPs, weaken legal rights, replace individual plans with packages, reduce appeals, and remove school choice. In my view, children could be left without the support they need as a result.
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd June 2026 (View Full Response)Make one-to-one mentoring a statutory right for children in care & care leavers
- 10,135 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,373 - 103 added in the past 24hrs)
Introduce a statutory right to trauma-informed one-to-one mentorship and guaranteed mental health support for every child in care and after care leavers up to age 25, funded by the Government.
Introduce new penalties for repeated breaches of SEND law
- 4,740 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,814 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the UK Government to introduce enforceable penalties where local authorities, schools, academy trusts and responsible bodies repeatedly breach their legal duties to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Allow up to 10 days authorised school leave per year without fines
- 4,332 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,636 - 41 added in the past 24hrs)
Introduce national school attendance rules to allow parents to take children out of school for up to 10 days per year for family leave where attendance is otherwise good, including flexibility for families with children with SEND, without fines or prosecution.
Honour maintenance loans and childcare grants for existing weekend students
- 3,968 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,972 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
To allow existing students to continue studying weekends with student finance loans and grants for the rest of their studies. The Government should allow us as students to continue our studies in weekends with funding as we signed up for it that way.
Cap Academy Trust CEO Pay and Protect School Funding for Children
- 3,660 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,674 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Conduct a value-for-money review of academy trusts; give Local Authorities greater powers to intervene where leadership and standards fail; introduce a CEO pay cap aligned with headteacher pay, capped at 2% above the highest-paid head; and require independent oversight of contracts.
Apologise for the Balfour Declaration and fund the teaching of its legacy
- 2,924 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,010 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask the Government to issue a formal apology for the Balfour Declaration and Britain’s actions in Mandate-era Palestine, and to commit to funding educational initiatives that acknowledge this history. This should include public resources and curriculum support reflecting Britain’s role.
Ban egg hatching programs in schools and nurseries
- 2,298 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,318 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We request:
- The immediate ban of all egg hatching programs in schools and nurseries.
- The development and promotion of alternative educational resources that communicate similar concepts without involving live animals.
Ban All Knives including ceremonial knives in Schools
- 1,669 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,693 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
Introduce a clear policy banning knives of any kind in schools, including religious or ceremonial blades. Schools should remain completely weapon-free environments so pupils and staff can learn and work safely.
Reinstate study visas for Sudanese students and fully protect their education
- 1,450 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,453 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The UK suspended Sudanese study visas citing a surge in asylum claims. However, we believe most students are genuine and law-abiding. We think this blanket ban denies education, punishes lawful students, and disrupts futures. Parliament must reinstate visas and protect students’ right to study.