PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Allow pupils in school to bring in school shorts during warm days over 25 °
Make it mandatory that schools allow pupils to wear school shorts.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
It’s much easier to focus and get work done when the room isn’t too hot. When it’s warm, most of us feel tired, uncomfortable, and distracted — it’s hard to concentrate when you’re sweating or just trying to stay awake. Cooler environments help us stay more alert and clear-headed, which makes studying and learning a lot easier. That’s why schools should let us wear shorts, especially when it’s hot. Dressing in a way that keeps us comfortable isn’t about breaking rules — it’s about helping us do our best. If we feel better, we’ll learn better too.