Petition · past parliament
Change the balance of exams and coursework to improve students’ mental health
Closed
70 signatures
What the petition asks
The 1-9 GCSEs is damaging students’ mental health. Before, when coursework was part of GCSE exams, mental health issues were much lower amongst students. Coincidence? I think not.
A recent survey shows that over 1/4 of UK students suffer from stress related mental illnesses, such as anxiety, and this number is on the increase, with a newly introduced GCSE exam spec that puts more pressure on students than ever before. Suicide rates are increasing. Sign this petition & help improve the education system.
Timeline
| 16 Jan 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jul 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
70
Status
Closed
Opened
16 Jan 2019
Closed
16 Jul 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.