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Affecting a significant amount of the population, perimenopause can place immense physical and mental strain on women. It can deeply impact relationships, careers, and every part of life—yet many women say they are not heard or helped. We believe this must change.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":1714,"created_at":"2025-05-04T22:05:41.819Z","updated_at":"2025-12-04T00:00:18.290Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-06-03T07:07:49.228Z","closed_at":"2025-12-03T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-05-04T22:28:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DHSC","name":"Department of Health and Social Care","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":718292,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/718292.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Justice for ESN Survivors: apologise and fund financial compensation","background":"In the 1960s, hundreds of black children were labelled as \"educationally subnormal\" and wrongly sent to schools for pupils who were deemed to have low intelligence. We want the government to apologise to those affected.","additional_details":"Many of us are suffering from lifelong trauma. Our lives are scarred by physical, mental, racial and emotional abuse. We would like closure so we can move on with our lives and get financial compensation. We think this would help us now because many of us have lost opportunities due to a lack of education in these schools for subnormal children. We feel we are outcasts in British society even though we were born in the UK.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":814,"created_at":"2025-02-18T00:14:25.887Z","updated_at":"2025-10-01T23:00:00.355Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-04-01T16:12:56.612Z","closed_at":"2025-10-01T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-02-18T15:37:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":714217,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/714217.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require daily sports in schools and increase school sports funding","background":"We want the government to mandate daily physical education in schools, provide more funds for sports programs, and ensure trained teachers/coaches lead activities. ","additional_details":"The funding could also help with the development of accessible facilities and create policies that integrate sports into the curriculum, making physical activity a non-negotiable part of education.\r\n \r\nWe think that daily sports at school is crucial for children’s physical and mental well-being. Regular exercise can boost endorphin levels and help to reduce stress, anxiety and depression—common issues for today's youth. Sports can improve focus, academic performance, and self-esteem while fostering social skills and teamwork. With mental health challenges on the rise, we think that incorporating daily fitness routines into school schedules could provide a proactive approach to supporting emotional resilience and overall well-being.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":453,"created_at":"2025-01-16T10:59:31.387Z","updated_at":"2025-09-25T23:00:03.265Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-03-25T08:07:15.057Z","closed_at":"2025-09-25T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-16T15:01:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":703964,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/703964.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review state education and students’ wellbeing, especially for children with SEN","background":"We think the Education system has become too focused on statistics, affecting many children’s experiences in a detrimental mental, emotional and physical way and should be reviewed. We think the review should also consider how neurodivergent and children with SEN can achieve their potential.","additional_details":"We think the Government and Parliament must protect children’s mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. We think the current system creates a culture of distrust and disrespect between teachers and students which we think extends to the wider families and communities. Children deserve to be treated with respect and dignity in all educational settings by teaching and non-teaching staff. They should not be fearful within the school system. We think individuality must be celebrated and encouraged. We believe that this review should seek to address attitudes towards children with SEN.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":430,"created_at":"2024-11-25T14:47:07.115Z","updated_at":"2025-07-13T23:00:04.892Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-01-13T16:22:01.847Z","closed_at":"2025-07-13T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-26T14:09:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":701901,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701901.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund more school places for autistic children without learning disabilities","background":"I would like the Government to fund more school places for children who have autism, but not learning disabilities. Mainstream school can be completely unsuitable due to sensory issues, social difficulties and anxiety, which could prevent these children being educated to their full potential.","additional_details":"I believe most state special schools are geared towards pupils with learning disabilities and/or serious physical conditions and therefore deliver too few high level qualifications such as GCSEs and A-levels. As such, we feel that many autistic pupils cannot be suitably educated in the state special OR mainstream system. I think the private companies opening schools to fill this gap in provision turn large profits, which the Government could avoid by funding more school places.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":358,"created_at":"2024-11-15T20:00:06.842Z","updated_at":"2025-06-17T23:00:00.390Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-12-17T08:39:49.356Z","closed_at":"2025-06-17T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-15T20:29:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":710759,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/710759.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund increased access to menstrual products to address period poverty ","background":"The government should expand free menstrual product programs beyond schools and colleges to include community centres, food banks, and other public spaces. We believe menstruation has effectively become a luxury that countless individuals simply cannot afford.","additional_details":"One survey suggests that period poverty affects over 2.8 million people in the UK. It can cause a real health impact, physical and mental, since many menstruating individuals can be forced to withdraw from education, work, and social life. We think the example from Scotland shows that legislation for free menstrual product provision is achievable and sustainable. Therefore, we believe Westminster should also legislate on this issue.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":194,"created_at":"2024-12-19T22:57:36.064Z","updated_at":"2025-08-12T23:00:03.294Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-02-12T15:44:39.752Z","closed_at":"2025-08-12T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-12-20T09:49:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DHSC","name":"Department of Health and Social Care","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":753379,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753379.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require all schools to provide adaptive sports equipment for disabled pupils","background":"Establish a statutory requirement for all schools to provide adaptive sports equipment, including a sports wheelchair, to ensure equal access to physical education for all disabled pupils and to promote inclusive physical education.","additional_details":"1. According to ParalympicsGB, only one in four disabled people in the UK regularly participate in PE and school sport.\r\n2.  According to some reports, disabled children make up nearly 20% of the school population in England.\r\n3. Some reports found that the lack of inclusive PE provision and adaptive equipment in schools is repeatedly identified as a major barrier preventing disabled pupils from participating in physical activity.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":135,"created_at":"2025-12-04T14:21:10.318Z","updated_at":"2026-03-24T14:18:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-01-15T11:32:20.383Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-04T14:52:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Ruby Bishop","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":760239,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760239.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make teaching the dangers of the oversexualisation of women compulsory for KS4/5","background":"We would like the dangers and consequences of oversexualisation of women added to the curriculum at KS4/5 so that young people can understand how this can affect victims in the short and long term. This is important as it can raise awareness for young people who many not recognise this issue.","additional_details":"In our view, the Government have a responsibility to support the physical and mental health of young people, and although this is already taught in some schools at KS5, not all young people receive this important part of their education as they may not study at Sixth Form Colleges and by including it lower in school it could help to prevent issues of oversexualisation.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":52,"created_at":"2026-02-06T15:05:27.798Z","updated_at":"2026-04-11T19:50:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-03-17T12:28:23.341Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-09T13:45:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Ava Langley","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":747107,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747107.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Mandate all schools to provide at least two PE lessons per week","background":"We call upon the Department for Education and the Government to require all primary and secondary schools to provide at least two physical education (PE) lessons per week as part of the national curriculum.","additional_details":"Many UK schools only offer one short PE lesson per week, which we feel isn’t enough to support children’s health and wellbeing.\r\n \r\nWith rising levels of obesity, inactivity, and mental health issues, schools should provide more regular physical activity. In 2023-24, the NHS reported that over 1 in 5 Year 6-aged children were obese.\r\n \r\nMore PE lessons could boost fitness, focus, confidence, and healthy habits.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":51,"created_at":"2025-10-16T16:51:10.115Z","updated_at":"2026-04-14T10:08:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-12-02T10:34:46.984Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-16T17:53:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Om Prajapati","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":701976,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701976.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require more time spent in physical education classes in primary schools","background":"We would like an increase to the amount of weekly physical education sessions that primary schools deliver. We think this would help tackle the current obesity epidemic, improve mental health and improve confidence in children. We need to keep our kids moving and healthy.","additional_details":"A 2022 study showed that the amount of children treated for type 2 diabetes in paediatric diabetes units in England and Wales had increased by over 50%. Children face a range of health issues. We think that more exercise in schools could help improve children’s health.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":24,"created_at":"2024-11-16T15:58:56.340Z","updated_at":"2025-09-04T23:00:07.457Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-03-04T14:24:37.778Z","closed_at":"2025-09-04T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-16T17:27:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":732734,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732734.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Extra Financial Support by the Government for Students in Further Education","background":"I propose that the Government provides extra funding for housing and basic essentials to students limited by the cost of living crisis through a Student program.\r\nI believe students should also be offered free financial counselling to aid with the cost of living crisis\r\n","additional_details":"In 2023 the ONS found that 92% of university students reported increased living costs compared to the previous year whilst 90% of students surveyed by the National Union of Students reported that the rising cost of living had negatively impacted their mental health. I want the Government to recognize this nationwide issue. I think our education system is the world's best yet some of our young generation are unable to finance this without major debt and tolls on their physical and mental health.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-07-08T19:15:29.799Z","updated_at":"2026-02-08T00:00:20.063Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-08-07T09:29:02.787Z","closed_at":"2026-02-07T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-10T18:51:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":722367,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/722367.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reform The Law: Protect Children’s Right to Toilet Access in Schools","background":"We want the government to amend current policies that restrict children’s access to toilets in schools. The law should guarantee children’s right to use the toilet whenever needed, aligning school policies with children’s health and dignity, and ensuring clear guidance for schools.","additional_details":"The current system creates physical and emotional harm by denying children access to toilets when needed. This can lead to health problems like UTIs, dehydration, and anxiety. It undermines children's dignity and interrupts their ability to learn. By aligning policies with human rights standards, the government can protect children's wellbeing, ensuring their right to education is not hindered by basic needs. Every child deserves the right to access toilets at school, without fear of embarrassment or restriction.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-03-16T09:21:59.045Z","updated_at":"2025-04-09T13:51:01.129Z","rejected_at":"2025-04-09T13:50:54.140Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-03-16T09:42:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/703387"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":734097,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/734097.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Save Bradford Lister Building! A Landmark of Educational and Industrial Heritage","background":"We call upon Bradford Council and all relevant authorities to halt any proposed demolition of the historic Lister Building, and to instead recognise, preserve, and revitalise it as a living testament to Bradford’s pioneering role in textile education, innovation, and civic architecture.","additional_details":"To lose the Lister Building is not only to erase a physical structure—it is to sever Bradford’s connection to one of its most profound achievements: the creation of a public educational infrastructure that empowered generations of students in science, art, and industry. Its date stone, its Bradford coat of arms, and its original, now-disused front entrance are reminders of an era when civic pride and public investment in knowledge were bound together.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2025-07-22T07:24:29.628Z","updated_at":"2025-08-04T09:59:42.581Z","rejected_at":"2025-08-04T09:59:41.313Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-22T12:17:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"local","details":"We can’t accept petitions that request action at a local level. \r\n\r\nYou could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this. \r\n\r\nYou can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP \r\n\r\nAnd you can find out how to ask your MP to present a public (paper) petition here: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/sign-a-petition/paper-petitions/ "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":731091,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/731091.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Include play in the statutory national curriculum framework","background":"We want the government to recognise play and playful pedagogy in the statutory national curriculum for primary education. \r\nA reform of accountability measures to enable schools to embed play-based learning, support child development, well-being and skills essential for today’s society.","additional_details":"Play supports mental health, executive functioning, SEND needs, physical health, creativity, and learning. (See “Everything to Play For” Report)\r\nSchools are currently under pressure to prioritise data over child development and childhood is being forgotten.\r\nEmbedding play helps address current crises, gives all children a joyful, meaningful education they deserve, alongside allowing the development of skills which are needed for the future (OECD and WEF).","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"created_at":"2025-06-21T08:42:42.283Z","updated_at":"2025-07-16T10:37:14.073Z","rejected_at":"2025-07-16T10:37:01.342Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-06-22T05:24:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action:\r\n\r\nMake Play and Continuous Provision statutory in England's Key Stage 1 Curriculum \r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729440"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":762739,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762739.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Pause NHS Children's Therapy Team redundancies and review consultation process","background":"We ask Parliament to urgently review the proposed redundancies within the Children’s Community Therapy Teams in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The consultation process must be paused and independently reviewed, with formal inclusion of families whose children rely on these services.","additional_details":"Children accessing these services include those with complex medical needs, dysphagia, neurodevelopmental conditions and physical disabilities. Community SALT, OT and Physio prevent hospital admissions, support education settinga and reduce reliance on crisis services. Removing specialist clinicians will increase long-term public cost and place vulnerable children at risk. Early intervention prevents preventable harm and reduces the risk of avoidable mortality.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-02-28T13:39:40.461Z","updated_at":"2026-03-27T18:40:58.769Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-27T18:40:58.772Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-28T17:10:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"local","details":"We can’t accept petitions that call for action at a local level.\r\n\r\nYou could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this.\r\n\r\nYou can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP\r\n\r\nAnd you can find out how to ask your MP to present a public (paper) petition here: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/sign-a-petition/paper-petitions/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":750748,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750748.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Breast Health - Lets Break the Silence and Educate - Start young in Schools","background":"To introduce the subject of breast health onto the school curriculum.  To break the barrier of \"taboo\" and educate young girls on how to check their breasts for abnormalities and to understand the reasons of the importance of a professionally well fitted bra for both everyday and sport.","additional_details":"It is important that the government supports the need to educate young girls through the curriculum at an early age with regard to their own physical development and breast health.  This would raise awareness of how to check for potential lumps or other abnormalities and understand their own breast development and the need for a professionally fitted bra. This can not only protect them from the need for cosmetic surgery later in life but can also save lives and reduce costs on the NHS.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2025-11-14T14:47:05.820Z","updated_at":"2025-12-15T11:39:58.038Z","rejected_at":"2025-12-15T11:39:58.041Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-17T13:28:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"Statutory guidance for Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education already includes curriculum content on how to recognise early signs of physical illness or unexplained changes to the body, which may include changes to the body as a result of breast cancer.\r\n\r\nYou can read more about this here:\r\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education/physical-health-and-mental-wellbeing-primary-and-secondary#physical-health-and-mental-wellbeing-primary:~:text=how%20to%20recognise%20early%20signs%20of%20physical%20illness%2C%20such%20as%20weight%20loss%2C%20or%20unexplained%20changes%20to%20the%20body"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":735013,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/735013.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Include the word ‘Kick’ in the Physical Education [P.E] curriculum","background":"The petition proposes that its inclusion is an essential requirement to begin the coaching of football to girls in primary school.\r\nIt is brought on behalf of Billiemonroe who is an 8 years old Club Academy player who is habitually the only female playing football amongst male, age equivalent peers.","additional_details":"Women’s football, at Club level, nationally & internationally continues to grow exponentially-the pinnacle being their defence of the Euros 22 title this year; breaking the attendance record for a women’s Final to become the first national team, of the Men’s & Women’s game, to win overseas. However, the opportunity for girls to play football at school continues to be stagnant.  A shift in government policy is needed to change the perception & culture of the next generation’s female players.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2025-07-28T07:09:50.885Z","updated_at":"2025-08-12T11:49:25.939Z","rejected_at":"2025-08-12T11:48:33.614Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-28T19:39:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"If you would like to change the curriculum to make football mandatory for girls and boys, you could start a new petition about that.\r\n\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":758804,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/758804.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Incorporate self defence classes into PE lessons throughout schools","background":"Incorporate self defence classes into PE lessons for primary&secondary aged school children.","additional_details":"The world is rapidly changing. In many places, individuals, especially women & young people, are facing risks of physical harm or harassment within their communities, it is imperative that we equip our next generations with the skills necessary to navigate these dangers effectively.\r\nIncorporating self-defence classes into the Physical Education (PE) curriculum for primary & secondary school-aged children is a forward-thinking solution.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-01-25T22:56:34.237Z","updated_at":"2026-02-24T14:59:06.221Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-24T14:59:04.926Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-25T23:10:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nIntroduce self-defence lessons into the PE curriculum in all secondary schools\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/749166"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":748019,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/748019.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Protect and reform SEND and EHCP funding fairly — support real needs","background":"Protect SEND and EHCP funding for children with genuine needs. Make sure support matches each child  not just behaviour or diagnosis  and make homeschooling easier and better supported to reduce costs and improve outcomes.","additional_details":"Children with SEND need support based on real needs, not just diagnoses or behaviour. Cutting EHCPs or misusing placements harms wellbeing and learning. Children who cope academically but need help emotionally, socially, or physically should keep their placement. Making homeschooling easier and providing fair, targeted support saves money, helps families, and ensures every child can access the education they truly need","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2025-10-23T23:11:45.992Z","updated_at":"2025-12-01T16:28:21.070Z","rejected_at":"2025-12-01T16:27:56.381Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-23T23:17:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"We understand that you would like to reform SEND and EHCP funding but we are not really clear on what changes you would like the Government to make. We are also unclear how you want home-schooling to be made easier. \r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition setting this out more clearly. \r\n\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":741683,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/741683.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reduce School Days to 4 days a week.","background":"We believe that school days should be shortened from 5 to 4 school days a week, with each day having 1 extra hour. This would give children the satisfaction of a longer weekend, and also getting a sufficient amount of knowledge from school with the extra hours.","additional_details":"Each school day has 5 periods. Monday to Friday. There is a guarantee that 1 lesson will have less learning or none at all. So, if we have an extra period (period 6) at the end of each day, this can certain the fact that children will get the right amount of school work done and knowledge received, whilst also have funs lessons and Physical Education","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2025-09-18T18:51:58.384Z","updated_at":"2025-10-03T14:09:43.609Z","rejected_at":"2025-10-03T14:09:43.612Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-18T19:00:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition, which asks for the same action: \"Reduce the school week to four days a week\" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727514"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":727279,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727279.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reform GCSEs to Protect Student Mental Health","background":"The current GCSE system places immense pressure on students, leading to severe mental and physical health issues. The government must reform the exams to prioritize student well-being and create a healthier, more supportive approach to education.","additional_details":"GCSEs are placing an immense strain on young people across the UK. The intense pressure to perform is causing rising levels of anxiety, depression, and even physical illness among students. I urge the Government to reform the current system to prioritise student health and well-being. No child should have to sacrifice their mental or physical health for academic achievement. It’s time for a system that supports, not harms, the next generation","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2025-05-11T19:08:44.510Z","updated_at":"2025-06-13T13:39:25.690Z","rejected_at":"2025-06-13T13:39:16.255Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-05-11T19:16:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/726644"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}