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Closed Petition closed 12th July 2023

Remove LGBT content from the Relationships Education curriculum - Final Signatures: 249,594

We believe kids shouldn't learn about this at an early age. I am sure there are many parents who do not want their or other children taught about LGBT in primary school.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 18th March 2024

The Government responsed to this petition on 30th January 2023 (View Full Response)
Primary schools are not required to teach LGBT content but can choose to teach it in an age-appropriate way. The Department for Education has no plans to change its advice to schools on this subject.
Closed Petition closed 20th July 2023

Do not remove LGBT content from the Relationships Education curriculum - Final Signatures: 104,920

We believe kids should learn about this at an early age. I am sure there are many parents who want their and other children taught about LGBT issues in primary school.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 18th March 2024

The Government responsed to this petition on 31st January 2023 (View Full Response)
Primary schools are not required to teach LGBT content but can choose to teach it in an age-appropriate way. The Department for Education has no plans to change its advice to schools on this subject.
Closed Petition closed 23rd September 2023

Urgently review the current Ofsted Framework and associated methodology - Final Signatures: 64,034

In light of recent events, and in meaningful consultation with the sector, review the Ofsted framework and methodology, which we believe are overly burdensome and do little to improve school performance. Government should urgently consider the impact of Ofsted on the wellbeing of education staff.

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th April 2023 (View Full Response)
Ofsted inspections are hugely important in providing assurance on educational standards and safeguarding, and prompting improvement. Arrangements are always kept under review, and that will continue.
Closed Petition closed 24th July 2023

Give secondary school students a right pray in school - Final Signatures: 16,309

Currently, many secondary schools do not allow students time and space to pray. All secondary school pupils should be able to request this and schools should be legally obliged to provide it. Prayer is part of Islam and it is essential for Muslims to pray at the right time.

The Government responsed to this petition on 20th February 2023 (View Full Response)
Schools are required to take steps to consider the needs of people who share protected characteristics as per the public sector equalities duty and are encouraged to be flexible when doing so.
Closed Petition closed 22nd May 2023

Increase funding for early years settings - Final Signatures: 15,983

We believe Government funding for early years settings is too low, and making it difficult to keep these settings open. This will only be more difficult with the increase in minimum wage. Everyone wants childcare standards high, but we believe more funding is needed to achieve this.

The Government responsed to this petition on 20th December 2022 (View Full Response)
We have spent over £3.5 billion in each of the past 3 years on our early education entitlements. Over one million children per year are benefitting from this Government’s record investment.
Closed Petition closed 10th September 2023

Require Universities to Train Staff on Neurodiversity - Final Signatures: 16,803

I often hear stories of autistic students being let down by reasonable adjustments not being granted, or staff treating them in a discriminatory manner. Through my research I found there is a lack of training. I'd like to see mandatory training for university staff at all universities.

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th July 2023 (View Full Response)
Universities are autonomous institutions, responsible for their own decisions on staff training. They should provide a safe and inclusive environment, including for neurodivergent students.
Closed Petition closed 24th April 2023

Review and increase foster care allowances and tax exemptions - Final Signatures: 13,310

We want the Government to review and increase allowances paid to foster carers, and also tax exemption levels for foster carers, so they reflect the true cost of caring for a child.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 15th January 2024

The Government responsed to this petition on 31st March 2023 (View Full Response)
Allowances are reviewed annually. Minimum rates will rise by 12.43% from April. Tax allowances for foster carers have been reviewed and rise from April, representing an average annual tax cut of £450.
Closed Petition closed 13th September 2023

Increase funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) education - Final Signatures: 12,405

I would like the Government to increase funding for SEND education, so that local authorities can provide more school places for children with SEND. Parents shouldn’t have to fight to get their child the education they need.

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th April 2023 (View Full Response)
The Government is investing £2.6 billion between 2022 and 2025 to support local authorities to deliver new specialist SEND places and increasing high needs revenue funding to £10.1 billion in 2023-24.
Closed Petition closed 3rd May 2023

Increase funding for schools to ensure that they do not enter deficit - Final Signatures: 12,418

We call for immediate funding from the Government to fully meet the rising costs schools are facing.

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th December 2022 (View Full Response)
In the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced that schools in England will be receiving an additional £2 billion net in funding a year in each of the next two financial years.
Open Petition since 17th December 2024

Legally require all secondary schools in England to teach financial education - 4,473 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,839 - 12 added in the past 24hrs)

Financial education should be made compulsory by statute for all secondary school students in England. This would be delivered by all schools to all students. Currently, it is included in the national curriculum, but not all schools (e.g. academies or free schools) have to follow it.