Petition · past parliament
Primary schools remain closed until stringent safety measures are in place.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
As part of duty of care to children, staff and parents, ensure that each school has sufficient measures in place to minimise any potential risk of infection for Covid 19.
This should be supported by a thorough risk assessment for each school.
This should be supported by a thorough risk assessment for each school.
Decision to reopen must be supported by scientific evidence
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
Since you started your petition the Government has announced that primary schools, secondary schools and colleges across England must move to remote provision from 5 January 2021, except for vulnerable children and the children of key workers.
You can read the Prime Minister's announcement of new Covid-19 restrictions, including school closures, here: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-ministers-address-to-the-nation-4-january-2021
The Government had already published guidance for full opening of schools, which included measures schools should take to ensure public health: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools
You can read the Prime Minister's announcement of new Covid-19 restrictions, including school closures, here: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-ministers-address-to-the-nation-4-january-2021
The Government had already published guidance for full opening of schools, which included measures schools should take to ensure public health: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools
Timeline
| 29 Dec 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jan 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.