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.