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Ban schools from suspending pupils under the age of 7

Submitted by Grant Maxfield on Thursday 13th March 2025

Published on Wednesday 9th April 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 9th October 2025

Signatures: 37

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Children ~ learning ~ Schools ~ Suspended ~ Years

Petition Action

Ban schools from suspending pupils under the age of 7

Petition Details

We believe children under the age of 7 should not be suspended from school. Many children below that age may have undiagnosed learning or behaviour needs, and this can be especially true for children from a trauma background like adopted children or those in care.

Additional Information

Children at this age can often be impulsive and/or have very little self-control or self-regulation, especially those with additional needs who may be waiting years for a diagnosis let alone help.


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