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Make teaching BSL mandatory in all schools

Submitted by Terrianne Grunwell on Monday 18th November 2024

Published on Tuesday 4th March 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 4th September 2025

Signatures: 279

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2024 ~ About time ~ British ~ British Sign Language ~ Change ~ Children ~ Deaf ~ Disgusted ~ environment ~ Mandatory ~ Schools ~ Signed ~ teaching

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Make teaching BSL mandatory in all schools

Petition Details

There are about 50,000 deaf children in the UK. I would like the Government to make all schools introduce British sign language as a mandatory lesson in the curriculum.

Additional Information

I think it’s disgusting that in 2024 BSL is not mandatory in schools. When deaf children start school I want them to be able to communicate with other kids and thrive in a normal school environment, but until there’s a change it won't be possible. I believe it's about time it’s added to the curriculum!


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