Rejected petition Make BSL mandatory in Schools

Pass a new law to make british sign language madotory skills to be taught in schools

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To enable people to broaden communication skills and to allow people of all ages background to communicate with the deaf community

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Require schools to teach British Sign Language from Key Stage 2 & at GCSE
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754981

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Date submitted 24 March 2026
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