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.
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.