Petition · past parliament
Offer 15 hours free childcare to keyworks.
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
At the moment only children who’s parents claim
Certain benefits of earn less than £16,000 receive 15 hours free child care. Any key worker named in the covid list should be given 15 hours free child care.
Certain benefits of earn less than £16,000 receive 15 hours free child care. Any key worker named in the covid list should be given 15 hours free child care.
It has now become apparent how much key workers are important to keep the country going.
If both parents fall under key worker list the government should help to fund childcare to allow them to work. The covid pandemic has shown how vital these people are. Why should those claiming benefits be entitled but those on the front line not.
If both parents fall under key worker list the government should help to fund childcare to allow them to work. The covid pandemic has shown how vital these people are. Why should those claiming benefits be entitled but those on the front line not.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 30 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jul 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Jul 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.