PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Allow parents/guardians to take their children on overnight educational trips.

Please consider the possibility of allowing parents, carers to take there children on overnight educational trips. Permitting this would enable children with additional needs to participate at potentially quieter times. They will also feel safe and secure having more time within there surroundings.

Last fetched 19 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Jun – Jul 2025

07 JUL 2025
Petition rejected
no-action
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. We understand that you're concerned about children with additional needs being able to participate in educational trips. You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, if you'd like parents and guardians to be allowed to take their children out of school to attend overnight, educational trips, then you could start a petition about that.
14 JUN 2025
Petition created

Background

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.

Ensuring that all children with additional needs have the chance to benefit from educational trips is of paramount importance.

Those with parental responsibility should have the option to take their children on educational trips that align with school-organised activities. These arrangements could be made in agreement with the schools, recognising the government's commitment to ensuring children receive a comprehensive education.