Petition · Department for Education

Require schools to notify parents if a pupil is distressed by results feedback

Closed 2,820 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to create specific statutory guidance that must be used by educational establishments. This is to prevent the risk of pupils taking their own life after having been distressed whilst receiving feedback on their academic results and/or future subject options.
There is no specific policy mandated by the Government in existence today. We think that creating a policy for use by schools in England for whenever feedback is being given to a pupil, would align with Government plans to support young people's mental health and reduce the risk of future suicide. We think notification to parents should be mandatory, even if a pupil appears to regain their composure after having been distressed. Unfortunately, over 200 teenagers are lost to suicide every year.

Timeline

27 Jun 2025 Petition opened for signatures
27 Dec 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,820
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 27 Jun 2025
Closed 27 Dec 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.