Yoga and Meditation to be included in the UK National school curriculum.
- Final Signatures: 16,624
Yoga is an ancient art based on a harmonising system of development for the body, mind, and spirit.Yoga can be used to de-addict children from digital media and is also useful for special needs children.It is also helpful to overcom stress,anxiety and depresion.
The Government responsed to this petition on 18th April 2019 (View Full Response)Review handling of cases by Cafcass for evidence of gender discrimination
- Final Signatures: 54
We would like the Government to review Cafcass case files for evidence of gender discrimination.
Increase the funding available to schools to support SEND pupils.
- Final Signatures: 11
Government should provide more money to schools to support children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This is particularly important during the coronavirus pandemic as these pupils will need extra support and help at this time.
Get rid of the required practicals in the 2020-2021 Science GCSE exams
- Final Signatures: 10
Many of the current GCSE students across the country are at a disadvantage of not being able to conduct required practicals that are in the Science curriculum, which they will be tested on in next summer's GCSE exams.
DfE to report grade 3 as a 'standard pass'
- Final Signatures: 12
Students would like the government and the department for education to report grade 3 as a standard pass on all subjects. This would ensure students are less stressed and worrying about failing their 2022 summer exam.
Offer weekly Covid-19 testing to all school staff
- Final Signatures: 9
School staff of all schools, not just secondary schools, should be tested in line with key workers such as care workers and some NHS staff.
Introduce Measures to Boost Hospitality Learning in Education
- Final Signatures: 20
We want the Government to improve hospitality education by funding education programs focusing on hospitality, offering scholarships for hospitality courses, and facilitating industry partnerships for hands-on experience.
Extend £10k Teacher Training bursaries for trainees in RE to 2023-24 cohort
- Final Signatures: 20
The Department of Education have introduced a £10,000 bursary for trainees teacher training courses in RE beginning their course in 2024. As the 2023 PGCE RE course has only been running for one month, we believe these bursaries should be extended to this cohort.
Require the return of all marked exams and recordings to students
- Final Signatures: 19
Requiring exam bodies and universities to return all marked-up exam papers would reduce the risk of mistakes or oversights. If there has been a mistake, students should notice immediately. Some institutions return marked-up exams on request, for a fee. They should be returned unconditionally.
Require the school day to end by 3.30pm
- Final Signatures: 20
Some schools don't finish until after 4pm. We believe this is too late, and that all schools should be required to finish by 3.30pm, to give children time to spend with their family and friends, avoid them getting overtired at school, and reduce the burden on teachers.