Amend the planned COVID 19 vaccination schedule, to greater prioritise Teachers.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

In light of the Government's insistence that children attending school is a very high priority for the Government, all Teachers and relevant school support staff should be vaccinated at the same time / in the same priority grouping as front-line Hospital and Care workers.

Headteachers, Teachers, parents and teaching unions have all expressed their concerns that schools are NOT safe, due to the fact that even if children are unlikely to contract COVID 19 themselves, they can still carry / transmit the virus to their Teachers and other adults.
The Prime Minister also acknowledged this in his message to the country yesterday - so it makes sense, scientifically, for Teachers and other school staff to be vaccinated as soon as possible, to allow schools to stay open.

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: Prioritise teachers, school and childcare staff for Covid-19 vaccination

Timeline

5 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
8 Jan 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 8 Jan 2021

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