Petition · past parliament
Make it a legal requirement for all schools to be accessible to disabilities
Closed
369 signatures
What the petition asks
We want there to be an introduction of legislation which mandates all UK schools to be fully accessible.This will include setting out national guidelines for schools to follow, taking the responsibility away from the local authorities ensures there will be consistency in the levels of accessibility.
Our hope is that one day, disabilities will no longer be a barrier to living life to the full. People with disabilities should never face discrimination and should never be excluded from buildings or activities because of a lack of access.
In a recent report by the Children's Commissioner Sally Holland, it was discovered that 4 out of 22 councils did not have their strategies in place even though they are required to do so by law, and the government have not updated their guidance since 2004!
In a recent report by the Children's Commissioner Sally Holland, it was discovered that 4 out of 22 councils did not have their strategies in place even though they are required to do so by law, and the government have not updated their guidance since 2004!
Timeline
| 7 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
369
Status
Closed
Opened
7 Nov 2018
Closed
7 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.