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Petition · past parliament

STOP CUTTING SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF JOBS

Closed 7,891 signatures

What the petition asks

The GMB union calls upon the Government to give schools enough funding so they can employ enough support staff. As a result of spending cuts many schools have reduced the number of school support staff so the remaining staff are doing more and more.
They are the hidden professionals who provide invaluable support to children and are the backbone of our education system. The support they give to vulnerable and challenging children ensures that no child is excluded from school. Without them many children would struggle and leave school without the qualifications and skills needed in adulthood. Cutting support staff could affect the outcomes and life chances of children for generations.

Timeline

30 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 7,891
Status Closed
Opened 30 Mar 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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