Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Allow mature students to send their children to school during lockdown
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
Consider university mature students with children under 12 as key workers. Since universities are open and students are expected to complete exams/assignments and attend online lectures.
Allow parents to complete their degrees.
Timeline
| 15 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jul 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
15 Jan 2021
Closed
15 Jul 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.