{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767861.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":767861,"attributes":{"action":"Introduce guidance for schools to limit or regulate parent WhatsApp groups","background":"Many parents find school WhatsApp groups overwhelming due to the volume of messages.\r\n\r\nSimple questions often lead to multiple repeated replies, while less important discussions can bury key information.","additional_details":"Many parents rely on WhatsApp groups for school information, but the volume of messages can be overwhelming and time-consuming.\r\n\r\nQuestions that could be answered by checking previous messages, official school communication, or asking one parent directly are often sent to entire groups, creating unnecessary noise.\r\n\r\nThis increases the risk of missing important updates and adds to digital overload for busy families.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-04-20T21:13:38.468Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T13:27:52.096Z","rejected_at":"2026-05-15T13:27:52.098Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-21T09:02:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"The maintenance of parent WhatsApp groups is a matter for parents, not the Government or Parliament."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}