This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government
Rejected petition Introduce teaching Animal sentience at all public and private schools
A request to inform and educate all private and public schools on animal sentience as an integral and informed part of education system. To provide in depth literaturary practices in form of study assignments to encourage a greater ethical awareness of our biodiversity and ecosystems.
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Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We understand that you're concerned about teaching of animal sentience in schools, but petitions must call for actions that are the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
Teaching about animal sentience is currently a decision for individual schools, rather than the Government or Parliament. State-funded schools have to follow the national curriculum. Independent schools have to offer a "broad and balanced curriculum". You can find out more here:
https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN06798/SN06798.pdf
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