UK Parliament home

Open Mandate all school times to start at 9am

Created by Ariana choudhry
Closes on

I want the UK Government to require all schools to begin at 9am nationwide. I believe this would create safer, less rushed mornings and allow time for breakfast and travel, and this policy would support students’ health, improve learning conditions and create a fair standard across all schools.

I feel that school in the UK should start at 9am to match teenagers’ natural sleep cycles. Research, such as the Sleep Foundation’s studies on adolescent sleep, shows later starts improve focus, attendance and academic results, while reducing stress and tiredness. I believe a 9am start would support better mental health, safer journeys and more effective learning, helping students achieve their full potential.

Sign this petition

22 signatures

Show on a map

10,000

Petition progress

View all updates for this petition, with the most recent first.

  • Petition published

    This petition can now be signed.

    If this petition gets 10,000 signatures, government will respond to it.

    If this petition gets 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for debate in Parliament.

    This petition will stay open until 8 November 2026.