Petition · past parliament
Stop schools from having windows and doors open due to COVID
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
To stop schools having windows and doors open in schools due to COVID
Young children are becoming unwell due to the cold weather,
Other illnesses will occur due to the cold weather, meaning more children attending hospitals.
Children should not have to suffer like this!
Other illnesses will occur due to the cold weather, meaning more children attending hospitals.
Children should not have to suffer like this!
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.
Government guidance for schools identifies the need to balance ventilation and maintaining a comfortable temperature. You can find out more here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/covid-19-schools-operational-guidance
Government guidance for schools identifies the need to balance ventilation and maintaining a comfortable temperature. You can find out more here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/covid-19-schools-operational-guidance
Timeline
| 2 Dec 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Dec 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Dec 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.