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Save CATCHOOS (Communication Autism Team Children Children Out Of School)

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

CATCHOOS is an amazing service for autistic children who live in Birmingham and have no school. The Govenment has cut funds and CATCHOOS is to close. Birmingham have had the most funding cuts from Government, we have the highest disproportionate S.E.N. People move to Birmingham for our provision.
CATCHOOS is an amazing service for autistic children with no school. 100 more school places are needed.
I attended the recent buget cuts consultation in December 2018 and i understand that Birmingham have had the most funding cuts from Government, i also know we have the highest disproportionate S.E.N children. People move to Birmingham for our Outstanding provision. This has created 100 children with no school place. A gap in funding, services and more places closing. Ring fence S.E.N cash.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is the responsibility of your local council.

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https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20146/consultation_and_engagement/702/petitions

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Timeline

15 Feb 2019 Petition opened for signatures
26 Feb 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 26 Feb 2019

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