Petition · past parliament
Delay sending Early Years and KS1 children back on June 1st
Rejected
13 signatures
What the petition asks
Wait to send Early Years and KS1 children back to school until more of our society has returned to “normal” with the rate of R continuing to decrease. Optimistically July, likely September. Protecting this group and school staff from the virus. Whilst preserving good early years practice.
A child’s early years shapes them for life. It defines what type of learner they will be and it provides the foundation for all their knowledge that will follow. They need play, social interaction and a broad range of carefully planned resources; none of which will exist if they return in June. Our youngest children will be sitting 2 meters apart at desks for hours. Their learning stifled. They (for most children) will learn far more at home playing, with their families.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 11 May 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 May 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 May 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.