Petition · past parliament
Introduce paid leave for Special Guardians
Closed
2,498 signatures
What the petition asks
Special guardians are not entitled to any paid leave. Whereas adoption leave gives the person up to 52 weeks off work, with statutory adoption pay for 39 weeks. Becoming a special guardian is a life changing transition and paid leave would ensure that adults are able to support children.
In our own experience, having paid leave once securing a special guardianship order would have been invaluable. It would have enabled us to give our Niece and Nephew the consistent and quality support that they required following the death of their Mother. It would have also alleviated the stress of working whilst adjusting to our new circumstances.
It is time for special guardianship to receive the recognition and support that it deserves.
It is time for special guardianship to receive the recognition and support that it deserves.
Timeline
| 23 Jul 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,498
Status
Closed
Opened
23 Jul 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.