Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Reclose schools for students aged 13 and above
Closed
474 signatures
What the petition asks
Schools should remain open for children in KS1, KS2, Year 7 and Year 8. Students above the age of 13 should stay at home. Schools must continue to provide a full curriculum through online learning. Pupils who need additional support, or don't have access to a computer should continue attending.
The rise in cases amongst young people, especially in secondary schools and higher education, suggests that the current guidance is not enough.
The NSPCC recommends that children under the age of 12 shouldn't be left home alone for long. If students aged 13 and above stayed home, parents/guardians could continue to go to work and the transmission of the virus in schools would decrease.
Schools would remain open at a reduced capacity, for any child who needs additional support or resources.
The NSPCC recommends that children under the age of 12 shouldn't be left home alone for long. If students aged 13 and above stayed home, parents/guardians could continue to go to work and the transmission of the virus in schools would decrease.
Schools would remain open at a reduced capacity, for any child who needs additional support or resources.
Timeline
| 11 Dec 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Jun 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
474
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
11 Dec 2020
Closed
11 Jun 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.