Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

Limit of 25% of attendance to prioritise safety of staff and pupils in education

Closed 721 signatures

What the petition asks

Limit the number of children attending educational establishments to 25% during the 'lockdown' to facilitate safety for staff and pupils and break 'transmission' routes to the community. Prioritise keyworker children and the vulnerable without enabling 'access for all'
In initial lockdown there were restrictive measures to limit the number of school attendees. Government has instigated a 'lockdown' but has loosened the guidelines around attendance resulting in many schools being over attended whilst also providing remote learning. Instigate tight guidelines to ensure numbers are restricted as current policy is leading to more risk associated to school attendance and increasing pressure on staff. Schools are safe 'mixing of familes' is not so has to be limited

Timeline

20 Jan 2021 Petition opened for signatures
20 Jul 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 721
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 20 Jan 2021
Closed 20 Jul 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.