Petition · Department for Education

Abolish the Multiplication Check due to concerns about children’s mental health

Open for signatures 16 signatures

What the petition asks

We think the multiplication check in Year 4 is having a negative impact on children’s already fragile mental health. We feel it serves no purpose for schools and is just another measure used by the government to put schools and children under pressure. It should be abolished.

Timeline

2 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Education
Opened 2 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.