Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Retract DfE guidance banning use of anti-capitalist material in schools
Closed
850 signatures
What the petition asks
Freedom of information is an essential part of maintaining democracy. As a teacher, I believe students should be allowed to be exposed to anti-capitalist material in order to make an informed choice and engage in free political thought. It is vital these ideas are taught in a safe academic setting.
Young people need to be allowed to determine their own future. Other “extreme political stances” (such as racism) are tied up with capitalism, and in order to adhere to the Prevent strategy, relevant information about political ideologies needs to be taught appropriately, so that students do not seek out unsafe spaces where they may be vulnerable to radicalisation and other associated dangers.
Sign to support educators to give students a critical understanding of all political standpoints.
Sign to support educators to give students a critical understanding of all political standpoints.
Timeline
| 6 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
850
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
6 Oct 2020
Closed
6 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.