Make students at medical schools work for the NHS for at least 5 years
- 125 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 157 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the NHS desperately needs more doctors. We think too many doctors graduating from universities go overseas to earn more money, or never even work as a doctor at all.
Mandatory qualified counsellors in all secondary schools in England.
- 150 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 154 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Each school needs full-time qualified counsellors. Taking action to tackle anxieties and mental health issues early may improve school attendance. I think the Government is too reliant on unqualified practitioners and is relying on the charitable sector to provide support in schools.
Reform the curriculum to prioritise outdoor learning and the outdoor environment
- 113 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 152 - 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.
Add asexuality to the relationships education curriculum
- 52 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 149 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Ensure the discussion of and teaching about asexuality, demisexuality, aromanticism, aro-ace and other forms of asexuality are included in the national curriculum for relationships education. It should become a mandatory part of teaching in schools, along with discussion of other LGBTQ+ topics.
Fund more weekend/school holiday facilities for neurodiverse children
- 98 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 147 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We would like the government to fund specialised facilities for children with neurodiverse conditions to be able to enjoy sensory play together on weekends and school holidays. We believe there is currently very little for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD to enjoy safely anywhere.
Provide funding for on-call mental health teams for schools
- 142 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 142 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to provide funding to schools so they can all have mental health workers on call at all times.
Increase student finance to reflect increased cost of living
- 119 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 140 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
University students are seeing high increases in rent prices. However, student finance, that is meant to help with housing, utilities and food, is not always enough to support students financially. We want the Government to increase student finance to a greater extent.
Require staff in any educational setting to be trained on mental health
- 133 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 136 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the Government to make it a legal requirement for all staff in educational settings to be trained in recognising and assisting with mental health conditions.
Fund vocational educational courses for people with learning difficulties
- 132 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 135 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Make access to vocational educational courses available to all young people, regardless of limitations. I was disheartened to find that the criteria for many vocational educational courses effectively exclude people with learning difficulties.
Change the income cap for free childcare to an increased, household cap
- 25 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 127 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Revise and reform the eligibility for free child care hours for children aged four and under.