This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Recognise the Knowledge of London as an academic qualification.
Honour those who have completed this with a recognised qualification in order they can impress potential employers, who would be unaware of the level of study and dedication required to achieve this.
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The “Knowledge of London” involves an individual retaining and memorising over 25k pieces of information. This is more information required than PHD level study, and can take 3-5 years to achieve. By recognising this achievement with a honours or higher degree, will allow thousands of London Taxi Drivers to apply to a wider set of employers, with a more recognised educational achievement. Currently very few employers are aware of the level of study required.
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We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for creating qualifications - this is a matter for awarding bodies (such as exam boards or universities).
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