Petition · past parliament
Reopen schools safely - smaller classes / bubbles, phased return, PPE option.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Ensure school staff, pupils and the wider community are protected as much as possible when schools reopen. The current plan is not fit for purpose. We need to take note of recent studies regarding children and their role in transmitting COVID-19.
Reopen schools with better guidance - smaller bubbles - not whole key stages!, Phased / part time return, Optional PPE for all staff and students; primary and secondary.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Since you started your petition the Government has updated the guidance to schools.
You could start a new petition making what smaller class sizes you would like to see, or what sort of part-time/phased return you would like schools to be required to follow.
You could start a new petition making what smaller class sizes you would like to see, or what sort of part-time/phased return you would like schools to be required to follow.
Timeline
| 1 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Sep 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
2 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.