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Law on class sizes for D&T at all key stages in England &Wales
Closed
2,198 signatures
What the petition asks
More and more D&T teachers are reporting increased class sizes and do not have clarity on official expectations. Bulletin 103 suggests space requirements for each pupil related to the size of the room but the term 'guidelines' often restricts any raised concerns.
H&S is such an important area in Design & Technology for staff and pupils alike. The number of pupils in the workshop has increased in an environment of reduced time but the same, often higher, expected grades. There needs to be a limit due to the amount and types of tools and equipment in order to make it manageable and safe. The guidelines are law in some countries and this needs to be made law here too.
Timeline
| 19 Aug 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Feb 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,198
Status
Closed
Opened
19 Aug 2015
Closed
19 Feb 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.