Petition · past parliament

Reform education, make it evidence based ato protect our children from stress.

Closed 108 signatures

What the petition asks

Children in the UK are some of the youngest to enter formal education & some of the most tested in Europe with no associated benefits. Other countries in Europe have better long term academic outcomes starting formal education at 7.
A radical overhaul of education is needed to protect our children.
With large numbers of staff leaving the profession & many children suffering stress & depression, let's take a more evidence based approach to education. In a culture which pushes mothers to return to work, home schooling isn't an option many can afford. Let's give children a better start in life. Let them play & be kids not test them & force them to act as walking calculators & dictionaries. Let schooling from ages 4-7 be ALL about learning through play, not the 3 r's. They are our future.

Timeline

3 Mar 2016 Petition opened for signatures
3 Sep 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 108
Status Closed
Opened 3 Mar 2016
Closed 3 Sep 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.