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This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Reopen schools safely - smaller classes / bubbles, phased return, PPE option.

Ensure school staff, pupils and the wider community are protected as much as possible when schools reopen. The current plan is not fit for purpose. We need to take note of recent studies regarding children and their role in transmitting COVID-19.

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Reopen schools with better guidance - smaller bubbles - not whole key stages!, Phased / part time return, Optional PPE for all staff and students; primary and secondary.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Since you started your petition the Government has updated the guidance to schools.

You could start a new petition making what smaller class sizes you would like to see, or what sort of part-time/phased return you would like schools to be required to follow.

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