Create rights to authorised school absence for family events
- 184 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 362 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
I think the Government should introduce authorised school absences for important family events for up to 10 working days a year. I think that current policy places burden on families to choose between a child's school attendance and crucial family events.
Introduce a ‘Youth training scheme’ for 16/17/18 yrs who don’t choose college
- 16 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 357 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
I believe there are many teens who do not want to go onto full time education and want to work. A modern YTS scheme could assist their work placements and give them the opportunity to earn and learn life skills. College and apprenticeship learning does not suit everyone.
Make Level 2 Understanding Autism mandatory across all education and businesses
- 296 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 328 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Make it mandatory for all schools, higher education, businesses and public services to have at least 1 person trained in Level 2 Understanding Autism at a minimum. There needs to be someone in the building/on shift/available at all times for students, employees, employers, customers and the public.
Change guidance and funding for behaviour management in schools
- 19 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 284 - 2 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We think that policy and guidance on behaviour management in schools often reflects outdated approaches that fail to address the complexities of student behaviour.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.
Provide more funding for school repairs
- 267 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 278 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Many schools are facing increasing repair concerns, causing safety issues. I would like the government to provide more funding for school repairs, allowing them to complete minor and major works. The funding should also be used for regular safety inspections.
Add bleed control kit training to the school curriculum
- 231 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 266 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Make Bleed control kit training part of the curriculum in schools so that all school-aged children have to learn how to stop a catastrophic bleed. With rates of knife crime increasing, having the knowledge to be able to stem a bleed could be lifesaving.
Urgent review of the current Functional Skills assessments for apprenticeships
- 261 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 265 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
There has been a significant drop in apprenticeship success rates. We believe this decline is not due to lack of effort or ability on behalf of our learners but rather what we see as an unfit requirement - passing functional skills tests.
Create an independent body with oversight of senior leadership in all schools
- 40 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 257 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
We want a new body to monitor senior leaders in all schools and intervene in any toxic environments created by senior leaders. Allow frontline staff to approach this body directly with concerns. There should be an investigation if a certain % of staff off sick or high staff turnover.
Provide additional funding for existing and new youth centres
- 210 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 256 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We are concerned that many youth centres are operating at a reduced level, and over 750 youth centres have shut since 2012, and many of those remaining are temporarily closed or preparing to permanently close due to lack of funding. We need funding for youth centres across the country.
Reform the curriculum to prioritise outdoor learning and the outdoor environment
- 118 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 228 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to prioritise opportunities for learning outdoors and learning about the outdoor environment in the national curriculum. We advocate for more hours to be dedicated and made mandatory for outdoor learning in state schools across England.