Introduce new penalties for repeated breaches of SEND law
- 4,777 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,817 - 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).
Apologise for the Balfour Declaration and fund the teaching of its legacy
- 3,358 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,401 - 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 All Knives including ceremonial knives in Schools
- 1,685 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,689 - 1 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.
Include Martial arts as an individual sport in the Examinable PE GCSE
- 1,230 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,242 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Broaden the GCSE PE practical criteria to include martial arts. These disciplines require immense technical skill, physical fitness, and mental discipline. Including them ensures that dedicated student-athletes in these fields are not disadvantaged compared to those in traditional sports.
Extra funding for SEND holiday clubs
- 805 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 807 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Provide funding to allow more holidays clubs for SEND children, so parents can go to work!
More regulation for home-based childcare: nannies, maternity nurses & tutors
- 659 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 662 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe that this sector needs more regulation. Anyone can call themselves a nanny, maternity nurse, or tutor without qualifications, training, or background checks. This can put children at risk.
Do not ban mobile phones in schools for students over KS3
- 599 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 611 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The government is moving toward a legal ban on mobile phones in schools. We think that while this is agreeable for perhaps Key Stage 3 and below, it is simply ridiculous at a certain age. People who are able to vote in general elections by the end of this year, are treated like children.
Hold a consultation & publish a national strategy for foreign language teaching
- 455 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 458 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on Government to consult with language teachers across all educational levels & use this evidence to develop a modern national strategy for foreign language teaching.
This strategy should address curriculum content, assessment methods, & the level of difficulty in language qualifications.
Require schools to deliver boxing-based activities in PSE and health curriculum
- 397 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 398 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Young people face growing pressures affecting mental health and decision-making. We want the government to require structured programmes in schools that combine emotional awareness, discipline and decision-making skills, including safe boxing-based training to build resilience and self-control.
Rename Teaching Assistants to Assistant Teachers to fully reflect their roles
- 283 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 287 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The government needs to change the perception of the contribution that Teaching Assistants actually provide to the education system, and better educate parents on the role they play.