Petition · Department for Education
Ban nurseries from charging parents for keeping their children off sick.
Closed
52 signatures
What the petition asks
We think that parents should not have to pay nursery fees for the days their child is off sick.
Some parents feel they have no choice but to send their sick children to nursery as they pay for it and can’t afford not to send them. This could mean that their child passes on their illness which could have a significant impact on other families.
Timeline
| 21 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
52
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
21 Jan 2025
Closed
21 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.