Petition Make it mandatory for schools to teach basic BSL.

Communication in children is very important. But what happens when the only way to communicate is by sign? Not being able to communicate and make friends can lower a child's self-esteem.Make it mandatory for schools to teach basic BSL in schools.

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93 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 93 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 3 May 2017
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