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Staff training and mandatory support plan for school students with M.E.

Closed 1,700 signatures

What the petition asks

M.E. is one of the main causes of long term school absences in the UK. A third of all Children and Young People under the age of 25 with M.E. are unable to participate in full time education or employment.
Education is a human right but it’s been taken away from people with this disability because schools can’t accommodate and support their needs. That needs to change by implementing staff training programs to teach/educate on M.E and students to have support plans put in place suited to them and tailored to suit the individual.

Timeline

24 Jul 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,700
Status Closed
Opened 24 Jul 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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