Allow parents to watch their children on sports day

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Our children have been through enough to say the least over this past year.
Football matches, pubs, weddings, small gatherings are all allowed now the ease of lockdown is upon us.

Although the risks are understood and measurements needed to control the virus. I feel more could be done to ensure the happiness of our future generation in such a rememrable moment part of school. As i child i used to dread sports day because it filled me with anxiety but to look over to see my mum and dad cheer, would just be the thing to calm me right down.
Not only that but i feel it is the right time and moment to show cheer and appreciation for all our children have been through.

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for individual schools.

The Department for Education have confirmed that there is no legal bar on spectators attending, providing that legal limits on outdoor gatherings and groups are followed:

https://dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2021/06/18/can-sports-days-go-ahead-and-will-i-be-able-to-attend-we-answer-your-questions/

Timeline

22 Jun 2021	Petition opened for signatures
24 Jun 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 24 Jun 2021

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