Add Makaton sign to the national primary school curriculum

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What the petition asks

Late talking and non-verbal children are often isolated and underestimated, even while surrounded by well intentioned teaching staff and classmates. Adding a simple sign system such as Makaton could bridge this gap, normalise difference and ultimately make for a more inclusive society.

Neuro-typical Primary aged children brought up in multi-lingual environment can pick up multiple languages effortlessly. The young developing brain is a sponge for language. Teaching simple Makaton sign in schools would assist teachers and children to communicate with children who are late to develop and/or non/verbal. It would have the added benefit of providing a common back up for individuals who loose the power of speech in later life.

Timeline

27 Jan 2016	Petition opened for signatures
27 Jul 2016	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,360

Status Closed

Opened 27 Jan 2016

Closed 27 Jul 2016

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