Commission independent inquiry into delays in SEND education provision
- 35,887 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 36,359 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)
Many children with SEND are being failed. Some families can wait months or even years for support, leaving children without the education they are legally entitled to and causing long-term harm.
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd January 2026 (View Full Response)Do Not Scrap the 1265 Directed Time Provision for Teachers
- 5,560 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 30,915 - 778 added in the past 24hrs)
We are concerned about reports that the 1265 directed time policy for teachers may be scrapped. We feel teachers have faced real terms pay cuts, and view 1265 as the only thing protecting staff from even more unpaid and excessive workload. Recruitment and retention is already critical. We say no.
Withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill immediately
- 22,173 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,742 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)
Government to withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill immediately, because it downgrades education for all children, undermines educators and parents. We think it will cause harm to children, with their details being digitally stored for anyone to use without permission.
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th February 2026 (View Full Response)Criminalise & legally require schools to tackle bullying in & out of school
- 18,726 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,817 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to make repeated bullying over the age of 10 a specific criminal offence, and to make it a legal requirement for schools to act on all forms of bullying, inside and out of school, and mandate mental health reviews after bullying-related self-harm.
The Government responsed to this petition on 26th November 2025 (View Full Response)Introduce national support standards for autistic children with PDA
- 3,020 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,109 - 268 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to recognise the growing cohort of autistic children with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile who are unable to attend school safely.
Introduce an independent appeals panel for school absences
- 14,354 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,872 - 15 added in the past 24hrs)
As it stands, the decision whether a school absence is authorised or not lies solely with the headteacher or designated attendance officer. If this person deems the absence as not "exceptional" enough, or marks an illness absence as unauthorised, there is no formal right of appeal for parents.
Abolish interest charges on student loans
- 2,879 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,426 - 586 added in the past 24hrs)
Cancel interest charges on all student loans. We believe placing this burden on the backs of those that want to succeed in life is abhorrent and short-sighted. These charges penalise our brightest and best, the very people that contribute the most to society.
Pause and review the use of EdTech in schools and early years settings
- 4,397 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 6,973 - 93 added in the past 24hrs)
Pause all pupil-facing 1:1 device and EdTech use in schools and early years settings—except for children with specific technology needs—unless and until reputable, independent assessments confirm both net educational benefit and no unacceptable safeguarding, health or wellbeing risks for children.
Pause Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill for consultation with children
- 2,452 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 6,196 - 22 added in the past 24hrs)
I believe decisions about children should include children. I want the Government to ask the Children’s Commissioner to consult children on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, and pause the Bill until the consultation finishes, including on data privacy & protecting the home as a safe space.
Create an independent early years funding review
- 5,843 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,869 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask Government to establish an Independent Early Years Funding Review Body. Similar to the School Teachers’ Review Body, it could take evidence from providers, parents and experts and recommend fair funding rates based on actual costs, not political decisions, for the Government to respond to.