Reduce school to 4 days a week and have optional extra activities

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closedDepartment for EducationOpened 26 February 2026Closed 26 August 2026

Background

Reduce the school week to 4 days. Have optional extra-curricular activities at the end of the day to help children with exams. Students with disabilities could have optional clubs on the day off to build skills that could benefit their education.

Additional details

This could benefit children’s mental health which is vital for their wellbeing and development. Teachers also will have more time off to spend with their family or could use that time to plan for their week ahead and undertake any additional training they need.

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 756710.