Petition · past parliament
Let secondary school children use mobile devices at break
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Allow secondary school children to use phones at break
Because a lot of people strugle with social anxiety and would like a little comfort online or talk to family
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
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.
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.
Timeline
| 11 Oct 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Oct 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Oct 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.