Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Leave Reception class in schools open during a COVID England wide lockdown
Closed
399 signatures
What the petition asks
Please consider Reception class in schools, classing them as part of Early Years. Letting parents who wish to send their children to Reception class do so
It is impossible to educate children attending Reception remotely. We are talking about 4-5 year old children, who are too young for this setting. School based education is a vital part of a child's life and integral to their healthy development.
Timeline
| 12 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jul 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
399
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
12 Jan 2021
Closed
12 Jul 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.