Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Do not require schools or nurseries to close in England in 2021
Closed
59 signatures
What the petition asks
Whilst restrictions and other measures are necessary in the face of an increase in COVID-19 cases, children should not face the mental health, physical health and educational toll of missing school.
School children cannot vote, but their wellbeing matters too.
Timeline
| 4 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Jul 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
59
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
4 Jan 2021
Closed
4 Jul 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.