Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Keep schools open if there are further restrictions due to the Omicron variant
Closed
104 signatures
What the petition asks
Do not let children become the forgotten victims of the pandemic again. Do not shut schools if further restrictions are needed. The Government should instead provide financial help for schools to install adequate ventilation equipment and prioritise children’s education alongside protecting the NHS.
There is evidence that the education already lost by children will harm earning prospects for life. We believe children need to be together for their mental health and social development as well as their education. Some vulnerable children also need the support of their teachers to stay safe and healthy.
Timeline
| 21 Dec 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Jun 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
104
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
21 Dec 2021
Closed
21 Jun 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.