Allow parents to take their children out of school for up to 10 days fine free.
- 147,728 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 150,399 - 105 added in the past 24hrs)
We’re seeking reform to the punitive policy for term time leave that disproportionately impacts families that are already under immense pressure and criminalises parents that we think are making choices in the best interests of their families. No family should face criminal convictions!
The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd December 2024 (View Full Response)Remove CWS Bill clauses and provide tangible support to home educating parents
- 16,203 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 44,590 - 1,593 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to remove the provisions of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill on "children not in school", conduct proper independent research into the outcomes of home educated children and provide tangible support for home educating families including:
Embed food, farming, and sustainability education into the national curriculum
- 14,424 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,424 - 138 added in the past 24hrs)
We are calling on the government to integrate comprehensive food, farming, and sustainability education into the national curriculum, making these subjects core to students’ learning from early years through secondary school.
The Government responsed to this petition on 28th April 2025 (View Full Response)Withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
- 2,881 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,102 - 310 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. We believe it downgrades education for all children, and undermines educators and parents. If it is not withdrawn, we believe it may cause more harm to children and their educational opportunities than it helps
Make GCSE exams free for home educated children under 18
- 13,133 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,217 - 12 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe all children, regardless of their educational setting, deserve equal opportunities to access higher education and employment. We think that charging fees for GCSE exams for home-educated children creates an unfair disparity, as their peers in state-funded schools have these costs covered.
The Government responsed to this petition on 11th March 2025 (View Full Response)Put the dangers of methanol poisoning on the school curriculum
- 2,784 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,314 - 39 added in the past 24hrs)
Young people are dying needlessly of methanol poisoning, most recently in Laos, Turkey and Vietnam.
We think that children should be taught the dangers of consuming bootleg alcohol as part of the PSHE and/or Biology curriculum in school.
Don't introduce unique child identifier and increased home education regulation
- 4,910 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,008 - 144 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the government not to introduce a single unique identifier number for children and increased regulation of home education. We think its proposals would infringe on children’s privacy and parental rights, especially as elective home education is not in itself a safeguarding risk.
Retain legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND
- 2,552 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,731 - 171 added in the past 24hrs)
Support in education is a vital legal right of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We ask the government to commit to maintaining the existing law, so that vulnerable children with SEND can access education and achieve their potential.
Legally require all secondary schools in England to teach financial education
- 5,396 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,571 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
Financial education should be made compulsory by statute for all secondary school students in England. This would be delivered by all schools to all students. Currently, it is included in the national curriculum, but not all schools (e.g. academies or free schools) have to follow it.
Allow families with SEN children 10 days term-time holiday without being fined
- 5,239 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,415 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe SEN children are already excluded from society and education. Many children with disabilities or SEN can find it hard to deal with crowds, noise and the general hustle and bustle of travelling in peak times. Yet, these families are penalised for removing children from school for holidays.