Rejected petition Introduce Makaton/BSL into the national curriculum.

Rejected on 5 August 2020

I would like the government to introduce the teaching of Makaton and BSL into the national curriculum. I work with and know a lot of children who have difficulty communicating verbally and have started introducing makaton. It has helped them to understand and communicate with the people around them.

I believe that makaton and BSL have such a vital role to play in the support for children with speech difficulties and the wider community. If everyone learnt Makaton and/or BSL then there would be no barriers in communication.

Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/331031

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