Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Make it mandatory for parents to wear face masks when on school grounds
Closed
174 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should make it mandatory for parents to wear face masks when on school grounds, such as during the school run. Let's stop the spread together, and avoid a school closure due to coronavirus
We need to stop the spread of coronavirus and avoid getting schools closed again. If a child shows a positive test this could affect the education and development of many children.
I think parents should be made to wear face masks when on school grounds, as there are often lots of parents gathering on school grounds to pick their children up. Making masks mandatory in these circumstances should reduce the risk of transmission.
I think parents should be made to wear face masks when on school grounds, as there are often lots of parents gathering on school grounds to pick their children up. Making masks mandatory in these circumstances should reduce the risk of transmission.
Timeline
| 16 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
174
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
16 Sep 2020
Closed
16 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.