Petitions/Allow parents to take children out of school for educational, overnight trips
StatusClosed
Opened5 Aug 2025
Closes5 Feb 2026
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Allow parents and carers to take their children out of school to attend overnight educational trips. We think that permitting this could enable children with additional needs to participate in trips at potentially quieter times. This could ensure they feel safe and are included.

Regrettably, many children with additional needs currently miss out on overnight educational trips as they are at increased risk of feeling overwhelmed, becoming distressed, or experiencing separation anxiety from their guardians. We believe that those with parental responsibility should have the option to take their children out of school to attend overnight educational trips that align with school-organised activities. This could ensure all children receive a comprehensive education and all children are included.

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Danny Beales
1Danny Beales MP
Uxbridge and South Ruislip
7
Liz Kendall
2Liz Kendall MP
Leicester West
6
Yuan Yang
3Yuan Yang MP
Earley and Woodley
4
Alberto Costa
4Alberto Costa MP
South Leicestershire
4
Shockat Adam
5Shockat Adam MP
Leicester South
3
Mr Connor Rand
6Mr Connor Rand MP
Altrincham and Sale West
2
Ian Lavery
7Ian Lavery MP
Blyth and Ashington
2
Karin Smyth
8Karin Smyth MP
Bristol South
2
Dame Diana Johnson
9Dame Diana Johnson MP
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
2
Rebecca Smith
10Rebecca Smith MP
South West Devon
2