Petition · past parliament
Discussions around the risk & influence of social media compulsory in schools
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Make discussions around the risk & influence of social media compulsory in schools
Beauty standards and image have always been an issue, but they have gone through the roof especially in the last few years. With people following celebrities, and the rise of content creators and influencers specific to social media platform. The pressures to fit in are real, and young people who are our next generation are suffering the most, we need to give them the correct tools and support with this topic early on and this needs to start in the classroom.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
The PHSE curriculum already requires the teaching of internet safety and harms, including on body image. You can read more here:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1019542/Relationships_Education__Relationships_and_Sex_Education__RSE__and_Health_Education.pdf
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1019542/Relationships_Education__Relationships_and_Sex_Education__RSE__and_Health_Education.pdf
Timeline
| 29 Sep 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Oct 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.