Petition · past parliament
Make an allowance for children with social challenges to have term time holiday
Closed
45 signatures
What the petition asks
Children on the autistic spectrum for instance can find being around others difficult, it can be overwhelming and make them very uncomfortable. They often need more space and time to adjust and process and they ought to have the opportunity for a relaxing holiday, like any one else.
Term time holidays would allow for a quieter environment, more physical and mental space, slower / calmer interactions with people, less stress caused by social situations, less queuing, less waiting, a break from peers, the result being a calmer and more relaxed child and therefore family.
Timeline
| 29 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
45
Status
Closed
Opened
29 Jul 2016
Closed
29 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.