Close early years settings in area’s with primary school closures.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Consider closing early years settings in their 4 areas and area’s of high risk where primary schools have closed.

If it is unsafe for children of primary school age to attend school then it unsafe for younger children too also. We are putting nursery staff at risk and their own children and families so they can staff their settings. Nursery age children are less able to maintain good hygiene and social distancing, staff are expected to handle bodily fluids and be in close contact with children and other staff members.

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: Shut all nurseries and early years settings during lockdown

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

Timeline

2 Jan 2021	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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