Petition · past parliament
nurseries to remain open to KEY WORKERS ONLY
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The government should only allow children with parents who are key workers to attend nursery during lock down (tier 5) in the United Kingdom.
The government needs to protect children under five just as much as everybody over the age of five. It is unfair and very unjust for children to attend nursery if there parents are at home. You are helping children spread the virus as well as leaving all early years staff unprotected.
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
Timeline
| 4 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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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.