Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Review statutory ratios in Early Years
Closed
181 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe current ratios of numbers of adults to children in Early Years are not appropriate to enable practitioners to effectively support our youngest citizens, and should be reviewed. We implore the government to review ratios alongside levels of need.
We believe the current ratios of 1:13 for children aged three and over and 1:30 for pupils in Reception are unrealistic in meeting the basic needs of our youngest citizens. We think that these ratios and current funding arrangements are creating situations in which it is impossible to meet the individual needs of so many of our next generation, our future.
We want the Government to review these ratios and act to ensure that we are able to give our young people the start they deserve which will enable them to fulfil their potential.
We want the Government to review these ratios and act to ensure that we are able to give our young people the start they deserve which will enable them to fulfil their potential.
Timeline
| 14 Mar 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
181
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
14 Mar 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.