Petition · past parliament

Stop forcing children to eat outside during cold weather

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

Children of many different ages around the uk are being forced to spend breaks and lunch outside during cold weather. I understand this is best to prevent the spread of corona virus but there has to be a better solution.
I want the government to let children eat in there classrooms.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The Government has published guidance for schools on how to reduce the risks of Covid-19 transmission, and this includes advice about how to keep occupied spaces well ventilated, but it is up to individual schools how to implement this guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools

If you are concerned about a school's policy on breaks you should raise this with the school or, if you are a student, your parents or other guardian.

Timeline

1 Dec 2020 Petition opened for signatures
7 Dec 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15
Status Rejected
Rejected 7 Dec 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.