Open Petition since 24th March 2026

Legislate to ban FPNs and prosecutions related to school attendance - 57,211 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 71,538 - 226 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe school fines & prosecutions do not help to improve school attendance. They are a blunt, ineffective tool & they do not tackle the root cause of attendance difficulties. I'm proposing the law is changed to ban FPNs & prosecutions. This will encourage collaboration rather than punishment.

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st April 2026 (View Full Response)
Government has no plans to ban fixed penalty notices or prosecutions for non-attendance. Both influence parental behaviour, where support has been exhausted, not engaged with or is inappropriate.

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Open Petition since 24th March 2026

Launch a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 on LGBTQ people - 20,900 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 28,768 - 95 added in the past 24hrs)

We call on the Government to launch a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 of the Local Government Act (1988) which specified that Local Authorities could not intentionally promote, through material or teaching, homosexuality or same-sex relationships as a 'pretended family relationship’

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Open Petition since 6th March 2026

Improve funding, pay & professional recognition for the Early Years workforce - 26,694 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 27,018 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)

Increase government funding of Early Years settings, and introduce national frameworks related to pay, career progression and professional recognition to ensure greater alignment with educators and teachers in wider educational settings.

The Government responsed to this petition on 7th May 2026 (View Full Response)
Our Best Start in Life strategy sets out how we will professionalise and strengthen the workforce. We’re investing over £9.5bn in early years entitlements with above inflation increases to rates.

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Open Petition since 11th February 2026

Abolish interest charges on student loans - 23,529 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,111 - 15 added in the past 24hrs)

Cancel interest charges on all student loans. We believe placing this burden on the backs of those that want to succeed in life is abhorrent and short-sighted. These charges penalise our brightest and best, the very people that contribute the most to society.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd March 2026 (View Full Response)
Student loans are heavily subsidised by government. To be fair to taxpayers and low earners, those who financially benefit should contribute to the cost. Adding interest to loans is one way to do this

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Open Petition since 20th February 2026

Introduce national support standards for autistic children with PDA - 16,952 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,762 - 98 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the Government to recognise the growing cohort of autistic children with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile who are unable to attend school safely.

The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd June 2026 (View Full Response)
New National Inclusion Standards will set out evidence informed approaches for educators to identify and support children with additional needs, including for autistic children with a PDA profile.

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Open Petition since 14th April 2026

Protect legal right to support for children with SEND - 15,187 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,010 - 8 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)
The government’s SEND reform proposal will strengthen legal duties, better support children with SEND in mainstream settings and ensure EHCPs secure statutory support for children with complex needs.

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Open Petition since 10th February 2026

Expand statutory SEN allowance entitlement to Teaching Assistants in SEN schools - 13,156 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,826 - 754 added in the past 24hrs)

Many SEN teaching assistants (TAs) handle complex behavioural, medical, and communication needs. We feel current pay doesn’t reflect the intensity or value of the work. Low pay contributes to recruitment & retention challenges. We believe TAs should receive SEN allowances.

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Open Petition since 19th February 2026

Do Not Scrap the 1265 Directed Time Provision for Teachers - 10,457 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,504 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)

We are concerned about reports that the 1265 directed time policy for teachers may be scrapped. We feel teachers have faced real terms pay cuts, and view 1265 as the only thing protecting staff from even more unpaid and excessive workload. Recruitment and retention is already critical. We say no.

The Government responsed to this petition on 8th April 2026 (View Full Response)
We have not proposed the removal, or a specific change, to the current 1265 directed hours limit, which is a key teacher protection.

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Open Petition since 15th January 2026

Reform pay, working conditions and national standards for TA's and SEN LSA's. - 10,405 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,500 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)

We ask the Government for a national reform for TA and SEN LSA roles: national pay scale, end term-time-only, equal cost-of-living awards, SEN allowance, Green Book reform, correct London weighting, national job description, workload review and automatic pay progression.

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Open Petition since 16th February 2026

Require social workers to use body-worn cameras during statutory visits - 8,108 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 9,854 - 72 added in the past 24hrs)

We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation requiring social workers to use body-worn cameras during statutory home visits, child protection investigations, and formal assessments.

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