Mandatory qualified counsellors in all secondary schools in England.
- 152 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 158 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Each school needs full-time qualified counsellors. Taking action to tackle anxieties and mental health issues early may improve school attendance. I think the Government is too reliant on unqualified practitioners and is relying on the charitable sector to provide support in schools.
Increase funding for maintenance of school buildings and building new schools
- 138 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 152 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the Government should increase funding to ensure that:
1) All schools have sufficient money to spend on maintenance, and
2) There is a clear ongoing programme of building new schools to replace old, unsuitable or temporary buildings.
Remove a week from the school summer holiday to extend the Easter holiday
- 15 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 149 - None added in the past 24hrs)
We think the Government should require schools to add 1 additional week to the existing 2 week-long holiday at Easter, and remove 1 week holiday from the holiday in July - September.
Add asexuality to the relationships education curriculum
- 53 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 143 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Ensure the discussion of and teaching about asexuality, demisexuality, aromanticism, aro-ace and other forms of asexuality are included in the national curriculum for relationships education. It should become a mandatory part of teaching in schools, along with discussion of other LGBTQ+ topics.
Fund vocational educational courses for people with learning difficulties
- 135 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 142 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Make access to vocational educational courses available to all young people, regardless of limitations. I was disheartened to find that the criteria for many vocational educational courses effectively exclude people with learning difficulties.
Make students at medical schools work for the NHS for at least 5 years
- 126 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 141 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the NHS desperately needs more doctors. We think too many doctors graduating from universities go overseas to earn more money, or never even work as a doctor at all.
Increase student finance to reflect increased cost of living
- 119 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 139 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
University students are seeing high increases in rent prices. However, student finance, that is meant to help with housing, utilities and food, is not always enough to support students financially. We want the Government to increase student finance to a greater extent.
Require staff in any educational setting to be trained on mental health
- 134 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 137 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the Government to make it a legal requirement for all staff in educational settings to be trained in recognising and assisting with mental health conditions.
Fund more weekend/school holiday facilities for neurodiverse children
- 99 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 130 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We would like the government to fund specialised facilities for children with neurodiverse conditions to be able to enjoy sensory play together on weekends and school holidays. We believe there is currently very little for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD to enjoy safely anywhere.
Expand 30 Hours Free Childcare to Ofsted Registered Nannies
- 87 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 118 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to include Ofsted Registered nannies in the 30 hours free childcare. Families need options, nannies deserve recognition, and this would help ease childcare costs. Sign extending support with childcare costs!