Petition · past parliament
Keep schools and educational institutes open during lockdowns.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
There is a petition started to close schools. We are against this. Schools and educational institutes need to be kept open regardless.
Education is key. Children need routine and not going to school will have a greater impact mentally and physically. Online learning isn’t the same.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Keep all schools and colleges open in England
Timeline
| 3 Nov 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Nov 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.