Submitted by Samantha Hill on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Published on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Current status: Closed
Closed: Monday 5th May 2025
Signatures: 2,026
Adapt EYFS and KS1 Literacy Curriculums to be inclusive for Non-Verbal children
We want the current phonics screening test, the early years and the Key Stage 1 curriculum frameworks to be adapted to make them inclusive for children with oral communication challenges.
Some children can read even if they cannot speak; reading and speaking are not synonymous. The current phonics screening test measures speech, not the ability to read. Several EYFS and KS1 milestones require children to “read aloud” or “compose a sentence orally”, to meet success criteria. By not allowing alternative forms of communication, we risk placing a limit on their learning. Schools need guidance and support to provide inclusive learning for all.
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