Submitted by Melissa Musgrove on Friday 19th December 2025
Published on Wednesday 4th February 2026
Current status: Open
Open until: Tuesday 4th August 2026
Current Signatures: 248
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2022 ~ Access ~ And Scotland ~ British ~ British Sign Language ~ Children ~ Deaf ~ England ~ Ensure ~ GCSE ~ Legally ~ level ~ National Curriculum ~ Primary ~ Primary schools ~ Promoting ~ Schools ~ Scotland ~ Seán ~ Signed ~ teaching ~ The British ~ The National ~ Wales ~ Wales and Scotland
Require schools to teach British Sign Language from Key Stage 2 & at GCSE
Require schools to teach British Sign Language from Key Stage 2 as it could promote inclusion, accessibility and ensure everyone is heard. BSL supports Deaf and SEN children, improves communication for all, and should be available at GCSE level like other language options.
We believe British Sign Language should be introduced in England’s primary schools, ideally beginning from Key Stage 2 in line with when languages such as French are taught. BSL is a legally recognised language in England, Wales and Scotland under the British Sign Language Act 2022.
The national curriculum should be updated to include BSL, as more people are using sign language than ever before. Early teaching could promote inclusion, support Deaf and SEN children, and improve communication and understanding for all pupils.
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