PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Stop the cuts. Bring back summer schemes for special needs schools in NI.
I am calling on the Northern Ireland executive and relevant departments to urgently reinstate funding and provision for Special Educational Needs (SEN), in the form of special school summer schemes. Give our children the support they need, and more importantly the support they deserve.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
Background
These schemes provide essential support for children with additional needs and their families during the summer period. Their cancellation places significant strain on families who rely on these. For many, summer schemes are the difference between coping and crisis. They give children with learning disabilities a place where they are understood, supported, and included. Without them, days can become overwhelming, routines disappear, and progress can vanish. They offer rare and vital respite.