Petition · Department for Education

Require schools to teach pupils about physical & emotional abuse

Closed 48 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like all children from an early age to be educated in schools about what is and what isn’t acceptable from their care givers. This would be a delicate area of education which would need to be addressed sensitively to not traumatise children.
I believe that if children had more knowledge about physical and emotional abuse and confidence in their schools, then they may be more likely to reach out before its too late. Story books could be introduced for the younger children and case studies for those who are older.

I believe that if children know how to seek help it might help take the pressure off social services.

Timeline

6 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
6 Aug 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 48
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 6 Feb 2025
Closed 6 Aug 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.