Introduce new penalties for repeated breaches of SEND law
- 4,794 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,797 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the UK Government to introduce enforceable penalties where local authorities, schools, academy trusts and responsible bodies repeatedly breach their legal duties to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Apologise for the Balfour Declaration and fund the teaching of its legacy
- 3,464 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,478 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask the Government to issue a formal apology for the Balfour Declaration and Britain’s actions in Mandate-era Palestine, and to commit to funding educational initiatives that acknowledge this history. This should include public resources and curriculum support reflecting Britain’s role.
Hold a consultation & publish a national strategy for foreign language teaching
- 456 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 456 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on Government to consult with language teachers across all educational levels & use this evidence to develop a modern national strategy for foreign language teaching.
This strategy should address curriculum content, assessment methods, & the level of difficulty in language qualifications.
Review school absence fines & pricing practices during school holidays
- 427 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 427 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
Launch a review into school absence fines and pricing practices during school holidays. The review should look into transparency rules on airlines regarding pricing, Air Passenger Duty, and how school holidays affect the market.
Require schools to ringfence SPP and report how it helps service children.
- 220 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 220 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Introduce rules so SPP (Service Pupil Premium) is used specifically for service children, tracked clearly, overseen by a designated lead in each school, and used to provide targeted support that helps them thrive during parental deployment and improve their wellbeing and learning outcomes.
Allow child minder grandparents to receive funding for related children
- 138 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 139 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Recognise that Ofsted registered child minders are just as important and valued the same as nursery staff and should receive 15-30 hours funding for looking after related children.
Issue national guidelines on exam preparation information
- 97 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 97 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Introduce guidelines on publishing information relating to exam questions to make sure students are not misled by incorrect information. Such guidelines should include restrictions on publishing what are claimed to be "predicted papers" & make the publisher responsible for inaccurate advice provided
Fund Free Childcare for all Full-Time Student Parents (Not Means Tested)
- 85 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 86 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Fund free childcare for parents who are full-time students. This support should not be means tested. Many student parents struggle to continue their education because childcare costs are too high. Current support is limited, excluding full-time students or depends on income thresholds.
Scrap RPI +3% interest on plan 2 & postgrad student loans & charge RPI only
- 85 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 86 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
I am concerned about the interest rate that is charged on Plan 2 and Postgraduate student loans. These are much higher than other student loan plans. We urge the Government to only charge interest at RPI on plan 2 and postgraduate student loan repayments
Mandate all school times to start at 9am
- 66 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 67 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the UK Government to require all schools to begin at 9am nationwide. I believe this would create safer, less rushed mornings and allow time for breakfast and travel, and this policy would support students’ health, improve learning conditions and create a fair standard across all schools.