Allow Year 11 students currently doing GCSEs to go into school at their own risk · petition

What the petition asks

Allow the students doing GCSEs to come in to their schools and to take part in revision sessions and lesson, but also allow them to have the liberty to stay at home if they don't want to be at risk. This means the rest of the school will be closed apart from Year 11.

Because I am student in year 11 currently taking GCSEs and have a lot going through my mind about the coronavirus and studies too. This plan will assure the safety of the lower years and those who are worried and stressed about catching it , but also let students who arent phased to continue studying in a productive and focussed familier environment.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Stop schools being closed unnecessarily over fears of coronavirus (Covid-19)

Exam cancellations and the current coronavirus pandemic can cause worry and stress. You can find information on how to deal with stress here:

Young Minds: https://youngminds.org.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpfHzBRCiARIsAHHzyZq25dJRPEYEgu_Jsyh9e-Ehmx_IlSA1wM_dLnm-DFYTu_93cvsIoH8aAkB9EALw_wcB
Children’s Society: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/mental-health-advice-for-children-and-young-people/issues-affecting-young-people
Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/coping-with-stress/

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

Timeline

17 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
2 Apr 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee