Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Do not make masks mandatory for children in primary or secondary schools in UK.
Closed
5,970 signatures
What the petition asks
Do not make masks mandatory for children in primary or secondary schools in the UK. We believe this would be disproportionate given the limited role masks play in preventing transmission of the virus.
Enforcing face coverings on children in schools could disrupt their social interactions and cause further damage when their wellbeing and mental health has already been disproportionately affected. We call on the government to ensure that children can have a normalised social and educational experience.
Timeline
| 29 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
5,970
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
29 Jul 2020
Closed
29 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.