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This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Include schools, colleges and Universities in the Second Lockdown.

Schools should close for the safety of students and teachers and to prevent further spread.

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"ONS data states that Schools are the engine for virus transmission," states the National Education joint general secretary. Why would we want students and teachers to be in this environment? Protect students and teachers.

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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Close all Schools and colleges and Universities during second lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557413

Close Schools and Colleges during a second nationwide lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557012

Force Universities to close commencing National Lockdown on November 5th 2020: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/558383

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