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Ban isolation in schools

Submitted by Sophie Cook on Saturday 30th November 2024

Published on Monday 20th January 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 20th July 2025

Signatures: 424

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Anxiety ~ Autistic ~ Children ~ depression ~ Disciplinary ~ Ensure ~ environment ~ growth ~ Isolation ~ measures ~ mentalhealth ~ Replace ~ Schools ~ Seán ~ Target ~ URGENT ~ Urgent need ~ vulnerability

Petition Action

Ban isolation in schools

Petition Details

I believe there is an urgent need to ban isolation in schools. I consider such practices harm vulnerable students, including autistic children, violating their rights and well-being and schools must adopt inclusive, supportive strategies to ensure a safe, nurturing environment for all children.

Additional Information

I believe that punishments in schools disproportionately target children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), intensifying their struggles. Isolation and similar practices exacerbate anxiety, depression, and feelings of exclusion, severely impacting mental health. I believe there is a need to replace harmful disciplinary measures with tailored support systems that nurture inclusion and emotional growth. It’s imperative to protect SEN students' well-being and rights immediately.


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