PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
“Amend Vague Children’s Wellbeing Bill Now!”
Amend the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to define ‘suitability’ &‘wellbeing’ clearly. Protect home ed rights under the 1996 Act, ensure SEND deregistration with appeals, enforce UNCRC compliance with child impact checks, and secure family unity in kinship care, before Lords vote this wk
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 12/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 12/100,000
Background
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill’s vague terms like ‘suitability’ & ‘wellbeing’ threaten 80,000+ home-educated & SEND kids with surveillance and potential separations. Only 16% of s47 inquiries are justified, yet its ambiguity risks baseless probes turning into family breakups, eroding 1996 Act rights. It brings stigma and fines, hitting vulnerable families hardest. With Lords debates ongoing today (Oct 19, 2025), urgent amendments are critical to stop this state overreach. Act now!