Petition · Department for Education
Review attendance rules in schools to support children with health requirements
Closed
58 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to review school attendance rules when a child has medical appointments, hospital admissions or health requirements and they are immune compromised/have exceptional circumstances.
I think that schools have become too strict and have ostracised children and parents with medical requirements. I feel that parents have had added pressure put on them from the attendance system in a situation where they are fighting to keep their child healthy, as well as educated. I think a review is needed to make adjustments.
Timeline
| 29 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
58
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
29 Apr 2025
Closed
29 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.