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Closed petition Do not require schools or nurseries to close in England in 2021

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Whilst restrictions and other measures are necessary in the face of an increase in COVID-19 cases, children should not face the mental health, physical health and educational toll of missing school.

School children cannot vote, but their wellbeing matters too.

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    This petition will stay open until 4 July 2021.