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BSL should be compulsory in schools

Submitted on Thursday 14th September 2023

Rejected on Tuesday 26th September 2023

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

BSL should be compulsory in schools

Petition Details

Make British Sign Language part of the school curriculum from KS2

Additional Information

Make British Sign Language part of the school curriculum from KS2
British Sign Language is a universal language that can be used to break down barriers of communication, across ethnic groups and children with variable abilities. Make British Sign Language part of the school curriculum from KS2 British Sign Language is a universal language that can be used to break down barriers of communication, across ethnic groups and children with variable abilities. For example, If a child does not use spoken English at home or as their first language they may find it difficult to communicate with a child that does use English as their first language. If both students learned Sign language then the barriers of communication would be removed. Allowing both children to feel included.


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'Add British Sign Language to the national curriculum'
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