Rejected petition: Make June and July the school summer break
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We have had three heatwaves in the UK in 2026: May, June and July. Rather than having to cancel school days to the detriment of children (who miss learning) and parents (who miss work or other commitments), adapt our school year so the summer break is when the highest likelihood of heatwaves is.
Of the top 10 hottest days by maximum temperatures recorded in the UK, 8 were in June and July: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_weather_records?wprov=sfla1
This suggests mid-June to late July would be the best time for children to be away from school.
Why was this petition rejected?
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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Require schools in England to end the academic year in June
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/775175We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.