Important:

This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Stop schools from having windows and doors open due to COVID

To stop schools having windows and doors open in schools due to COVID

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Young children are becoming unwell due to the cold weather,
Other illnesses will occur due to the cold weather, meaning more children attending hospitals.
Children should not have to suffer like this!

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for individual schools.

Government guidance for schools identifies the need to balance ventilation and maintaining a comfortable temperature. You can find out more here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/covid-19-schools-operational-guidance

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.