Petition · Department for Education
Stop schools posting images of students on public social media platforms
Open for signatures
42 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to ensure that schools use secure, closed platforms for sharing student images, and to prohibit the use of public social media for this purpose. Schools should set the example for social media use.
Many secure, access‑controlled platforms already exist for schools to communicate with parents. Despite this, schools often default to free, public social media channels.
Consent is usually given by parents, but children reach an age where they have the legal right to make decisions about their own data. In a school environment, the power imbalance makes it difficult for children to refuse or withdraw consent.
Consent is usually given by parents, but children reach an age where they have the legal right to make decisions about their own data. In a school environment, the power imbalance makes it difficult for children to refuse or withdraw consent.
Timeline
| 10 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
42
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
10 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.