Petition Make Makaton sign language part of the national curriculum and the EYFS

Makaton is a form of sign language used by many people with hearing or speech disabilities, if Makaton was taught from a young age signing would become as natural as learning your first language. If everyone could sign it would break down barriers, for people with disabilities and unite people.

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18 signatures

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Date closed 3 May 2017
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