Petition · past parliament

Change the way history is taught in schools and include all races history.

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

We the people would like our children’s history and religious education lessons to change as of today. To include relevant learning of all Races and religions in our schools.
Our education system needs updating.
To help the future generations understand each races history and bring about compassion and understanding in our children of the future.
History Education should cover Black, Asian and White peoples struggles and tribulations and should tell The good, the bad and the ugly of all history without fear of offending.
Only then will our children have understanding and compassion without bias views.

Why it was rejected

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

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Timeline

19 Jun 2020 Petition opened for signatures
10 Jul 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Rejected
Rejected 10 Jul 2020

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