Petition · Department for Education
Review Primary Curriculum to ensure alignment with Children’s Developmental Need
Closed
295 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe that the curriculum expects young children to master abstract maths and grammar too early, and that this could harm confidence and mental health. We think a review is needed to better align education with developmental science and help support real learning.
We believe that children’s cognitive development research shows that they need time to build concrete understanding before they can successfully manage high levels of abstraction. We think the current primary curriculum demands mastery of abstract mathematical concepts and complex grammatical terminology too early, which could lead to unnecessary stress, loss of confidence, and mental health issues. In our view, many children are being set up to fail rather than flourish.
Timeline
| 22 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
295
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
22 May 2025
Closed
22 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.