Implement a ‘safety net’ so that the effect of Covid-19 on students is more fair

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Parliament should legislate requirements for university exams effected by the pandemic, including a ‘safety net’, to ensure that the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on students does not drastically vary across universities this year, with some implementing ‘safety nets’ while others do not.

This is a matter that the House of Commons has the power to legislate on, as they have Sovereignty. And a matter that they should be responsible for, the 'Regulating Higher Education’ 2013 Report called for the improvement of regulation of Higher Education in England. This is more important in these unprecedented times where a universal approach enforced by legislation will be most fair, as discretion from universities creates a varying experience for students leaving some worse off.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Decisions about university teaching, assessments and exams are a matter for individual universities, not the UK Government or Parliament.

If you have concerns about your university's arrangements for teaching and assessment you should raise these with your university or the Office for Students, which regulates the higher education sector.

We understand that the current situation is stressful for many people, including students. Student Minds, a mental health charity for students, is collating guidance and developing resources to support students experiencing stress as a result of the current situation, which you may find useful: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/coronavirus.html

Timeline

13 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
20 Jan 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Jan 2021

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