Extending school hours and reducing holidays is not what the UK's children need.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The government should reconsider its proposals to extend the school day and reduce the summer holidays for children to catch up on missed education. The UKs children have suffered enough this year and should be given the opportunity to reconnect with childhood.

As a parent I believe strongly that the wellbeing of our children is paramount. Longer days in the classroom will achieve nothing because as the day drags on, their concentration becomes less and they will become resentful rather then engaged. They have already been robbed of enough time and as adults we know that childhoods are over in the blink of an eye and adulthood brings the burden of responsibility. In addition, teachers are exhausted and have already given their all for our children.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Do not cut school holidays or extend the school day

Timeline

15 Feb 2021	Petition opened for signatures
15 Mar 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 15 Mar 2021

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