Petition · Department for Education
Require schools to finish by 2 pm
Closed
62 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the government to require that all schools should end the school day by 2 pm
We think this will mean students have more time to learn new things that they're actually interested in and they can be less tired so their mental health will be better.
Timeline
| 9 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
62
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
9 Oct 2025
Closed
9 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.