Rejected petition Require schools to only be open 4 days of the week.

Require schools to only be open 4/7 days of the week.

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This allows students to connect with their family more and also a mental break. 6+ hours inside of school 5 days a week can be mentally challenging. This could also improve attendance for schools as only 4 days are needed to be attended.

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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for the same action:

Change the school week to a four day week:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/643506

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Date submitted 29 September 2023
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