Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Have schools reopen after February half term, in England, as promised.
Closed
216 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the government to stick to their word and open schools after the February half term, instead of consistently going back on their decisions and extending the period of remote learning further. They don't know the detrimental effect this is having on students all over England.
Students were told schools would reopen on the 18th of January, then the government quickly changed this to after the February half-term, now Johnson 'hopes' they will reopen on March 8th. Students' mental health and motivation is suffering thanks to the government's indecisiveness.
Students are being forgotten about during this time. Online schooling is destined to be a failure, many don't even have the means to access such forms of education. I can only hope they rethink this decision.
Students are being forgotten about during this time. Online schooling is destined to be a failure, many don't even have the means to access such forms of education. I can only hope they rethink this decision.
Timeline
| 5 Feb 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Aug 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
216
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
5 Feb 2021
Closed
5 Aug 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.