Mandatory qualified counsellors in all secondary schools in England.
- 154 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 155 - 1 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.
Provide financial support for home educators who provide development reports
- 14 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 153 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
Assist suitable, home educating parents and caregivers, who agree to submit regular development reports to local authorities for safeguarding purposes. By providing financial support reflective of current school funding (currently an average of £7460 per year).
Increase funding for maintenance of school buildings and building new schools
- 139 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 150 - 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 guidance on schools telling parents about gender questioning children
- 66 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 149 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The draft guidance would mean that schools have to tell parents, except in rare circumstances, about children's gender identity, which could put them in danger.
Limit enforcement of school attendance for parents of SEN children
- 66 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 145 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to prevent schools from being able to take enforcement action against parents of SEN children, where they have taken their child out of school because their child's needs are not being met.
Change guidance and funding for behaviour management in schools
- 22 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 140 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
We think that policy and guidance on behaviour management in schools often reflects outdated approaches that fail to address the complexities of student behaviour. Some schools rely heavily on punitive measures like taking away play time, instead of fostering a supportive environment.
Increase student finance to reflect increased cost of living
- 121 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.
Fund vocational educational courses for people with learning difficulties
- 137 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 137 - 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.
Require staff in any educational setting to be trained on mental health
- 135 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 136 - 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.
Require schools to have lessons teaching resilience
- 30 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 136 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I’m calling for the Government to require resilience sessions which can equip students with vital skills such as stress management, emotional regulation, problem-solving abilities, and positive thinking strategies - all crucial tools for navigating life's challenges.