Petition · past parliament
Close special schools alongside all other schools in the UK.
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Only open special schools to key workers children and those at risk at home
To keep everyone safe from COVID 19
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 a similar: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/567579
During the current lockdown the Government has stated that colleges, primary (reception onwards) and secondary schools will remain open for vulnerable children and the children of critical workers only: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home#going-to-school-or-college
During the current lockdown the Government has stated that colleges, primary (reception onwards) and secondary schools will remain open for vulnerable children and the children of critical workers only: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home#going-to-school-or-college
Timeline
| 5 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Jan 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.