Pause Ofsted inspections and reform how school performance is evaluated
- 50,826 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 51,018 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
This petition is calling for routine Ofsted inspections to be paused so that the recommendations of the Beyond Ofsted inquiry can be implemented, moving to a system of self-evaluation by schools, supported by external school improvement partners, and a more limited role for Ofsted.
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th January 2024 (View Full Response)Ban smartphones and camera phones for under 16s
- 21,375 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 36,048 - 144 added in the past 24hrs)
I have many concerns regarding the use of mobile phones that can access photographs and social media for children under 16. I believe there are too many safeguarding concerns, exploitation, cyber bullying and group trolling that can be mentally damaging children's well being.
The Government responsed to this petition on 15th March 2024 (View Full Response)Allow SEND children to be taken out of school once a year without penalty
- 1,423 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 29,291 - 1,391 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to make it so parents of SEND children can take their child out of school once a year without facing any penalty. This would enable parents to take SEND children on holiday outside of school holidays, when everyone being on holiday can be overwhelming.
Require CCTV cameras on school transport for kids with special educational needs
- 16,182 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,740 - 33 added in the past 24hrs)
Children with special educational needs are often transported to school via transport arranged through the council. We want cameras onboard to help ensure the safety of those onboard, and allow for the review of incidents involving students who may not be able to speak, report, or defend themselves.
The Government responsed to this petition on 9th February 2024 (View Full Response)Commit to keeping the Graduate Visa Route
- 8,153 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,917 - 910 added in the past 24hrs)
The Migration Advisory Committee will review the Graduate Visa, which allows international students to remain in the country for two years after graduating to join the workplace.
Increase Student Loans in England to catch up with inflation
- 14,818 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,083 - 14 added in the past 24hrs)
Over the past 2 years (Sept ‘21–‘23), inflation (RPIX) has been 21%. But max Student Loans in England rose by just 5.2%, leaving students up to £1,500/year worse off (real terms). The government must increase loans to catch up with inflation, or we fear many students won’t be able to survive at uni.
The Government responsed to this petition on 26th January 2024 (View Full Response)Home fee status for BN(O) students after 3 years continuous stay in the UK
- 14,658 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,788 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the UK Government's policy requiring five-year residency for BN(O) visa holders for home fee status for tuition is unfair, and that home fee status should be available after 3 years continuous stay in the UK.
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th March 2024 (View Full Response)Reinstate Martial Arts as one of the approved activities for GCSE PE
- 8,552 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 12,275 - 27 added in the past 24hrs)
Martial Arts is a popular sport for children. Yet dedicated, passionate, talented students can no longer use them for GCSE. I think Martial Arts are wholly inclusive, appeal to all genders, all ethnic backgrounds and children with SEN. They can help promote fitness, self-discipline and respect.
Fund increased pay for Teaching Assistants
- 3,884 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,693 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the Government should fund increased pay for Teaching Assistants. People are struggling enough as it is and some Teaching Assistants need to take on a second job. We think more people need to know how low our pay is.
Require that trainee teachers are taught about preventing antisemitism
- 4,572 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,664 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
There were at least 2093 antisemitic incidents from 7/10 - 13/12/23, the most ever reported to Community Security Trust across 68 days. We must introduce compulsory modules on stopping antisemitism into the teaching training syllabus by Sept 2024, to help address prejudicial attitudes in children.