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Give teachers time off to attend their own children’s school events

Submitted on Monday 26th January 2026

Rejected on Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

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Give teachers time off to attend their own children’s school events

Petition Details

Give teachers a formal option to attend their own children’s school events during school hours. Even a few hours per year, paid or unpaid, would ensure all teachers can participate in assemblies, sports days, and performances, regardless of individual school policies

Additional Information

Teachers currently have no formal way to attend their own children’s school events during school hours, unlike other employees who can use leave. This creates inequality, affects wellbeing, and forces parents to miss key milestones. A formal option, even limited or unpaid, would ensure fairness, support teacher morale, and allow teachers to participate in their children’s lives.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

Annual leave policies are a matter for the individual school, and is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

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