Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Require schools to close during severe weather
Closed
24 signatures
What the petition asks
During severe weather, such as strong storms, or extreme temperatures, for example above 30⁰ or below 5⁰ Celsius, we think schools shouldn't be open as extreme weather can create risks for both teachers and students.
We want the Government to take action to ensure that young kids and teenagers shouldn't have to go to school in these types of weather, which can have fatal consequences. This is a particular issue where school infrastructure can't stand up to extreme weather.
Timeline
| 6 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
24
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
6 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.