Petition · past parliament
Make Makaton a compulsory part of Early Years and Primary Education in the UK.
Closed
8,123 signatures
What the petition asks
Communication is an essential life skill. Much of everyday life relies on it, from playing to learning, to getting our needs met. Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to aid communication. Designed to support spoken language the signs and symbols are in spoken word order.
Further information about Makaton can be found on the makaton website www.makaton.org
Timeline
| 27 Mar 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Sep 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
8,123
Status
Closed
Opened
27 Mar 2018
Closed
27 Sep 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.