Replace 2022 GCSE and A-Level exams with teacher assessed grades
- Final Signatures: 21
Students who are taking their GCSE and A-Level exams in 2022 have missed around a year of education through lock downs and isolations. As a result, we believe the Government should cancel 2022 GCSE and A-Level exams and replace these with teacher assessed grades.
Increase funding for university places and reduce maximum tuition fees
- Final Signatures: 20
We want the Government to increase its funding for university places, and reduce the maximum tuition fees universities can charge to reflect this, to make university more affordable for everyone.
Make learning the countries of the world in school part of the curriculum
- Final Signatures: 16
It is important for children to learn about the wider world. I believe learning the 197 countries of the world and things about them in Geography lessons can help children understand other cultures, something which is important in such a diverse world we live in.
Remove a week from the school summer holiday to extend the Easter holiday
- Final Signatures: 15
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.
Fund improved online education by schools and colleges due to Covid-19
- Final Signatures: 21
We propose the government invest to improve online video home education to equal the level of classroom education across the UK. This will help prepare for any future pandemics due to the impact on those affected by Covid-19 including pupils, teachers and family members and the number of lives lost
Permanently Scrap Examinations for GCSEs and A Levels
- Final Signatures: 20
During the years of lockdown due to COVID students were given Teacher Assessed Grades due to the inability to perform external exams. We believe this method should be refined and replace exams, which we believe cause unnecessary stress and are unfair.
Provide financial support for home educators who provide development reports
- Final Signatures: 15
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).
Outlaw restrictions on prayer at work and in education
- Final Signatures: 15
Restricting people from praying arguably goes against the Equality Act 2010 (which protects people from discrimination based on religion or belief). People should not have their right to pray restricted (see article 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998) and hence restrictions on prayer should be outlawed.
Give students a right to a day off on their birthday
- Final Signatures: 20
Because everyone should be able to celebrate their special day with their family without restrictions and/or repercussions.
Extend Tax-Free Childcare to people on Skilled Work/Tier 2 visas
- Final Signatures: 16
Our request is for the Government to extend entitlement to Tax-Free childcare to working parents who are Skilled Worker/Tier 2 visa holders. We equally contribute to the public funds through our taxes. As tax payers we deserve the right to financial support for childcare so we can work stress free.