Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Extend the school year into the summer holidays by at least two weeks
Closed
17 signatures
What the petition asks
To extend the academic year by at least two weeks. Instead of finishing on the 22nd of July, the term will continue until at least the 6th of August.
Kids have lost so much school this year.
The learning kids are receiving at home is very varied and it is increasing the gap between children.
They need to make up for some of the time they have lost of school and get them ready for the new academic year.
The learning kids are receiving at home is very varied and it is increasing the gap between children.
They need to make up for some of the time they have lost of school and get them ready for the new academic year.
Timeline
| 16 Feb 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Aug 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
16 Feb 2021
Closed
16 Aug 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.