Petition · past parliament

Unban phones in school so that they are allowed at break and lunch.

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

Firstly, sack Gavin Williamson. Then unban phones do that they can be used in the same way as before the new year.
Well, before September- schools would allow people to use phones to check time and listen to music at breaks and lunches. Now, the teachers will not allow phones on site and even a small sound gets them confiscated. It is inconvenient to go collect it if it is confiscated.

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 matter for individual schools.

We can't accept petitions about appointments, which includes calling for MPs or Ministers to be sacked or for them to resign. Since you started your petition, Gavin Williamson has left the Government.

Timeline

13 Sep 2021 Petition opened for signatures
17 Sep 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13
Status Rejected
Rejected 17 Sep 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.