Petition · past parliament

Make part time schooling (flexischooling) a real option for schools and families

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Flexischooling is currently a legal option at the discretion of the headteacher. However, in reality schools are too afraid of going against the system to allow it. But not all children thrive in full time school; many families could benefit from an alternative.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

As you say in your petition, flexischooling is already available as an option. We're not sure exactly what further action you'd like to see.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

28 Jan 2018 Petition opened for signatures
5 Feb 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Feb 2018

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