Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

Fund vocational educational courses for people with learning difficulties

Closed 137 signatures

What the petition asks

Make access to vocational educational courses available to all young people, regardless of limitations. I was disheartened to find that the criteria for many vocational educational courses effectively exclude people with learning difficulties.
Despite enthusiasm towards further education and desired career paths, young people with learning disabilities can find themselves with limited options that aren't recognised by many employed. Segregation occurs due to what we see as unjust requirements. Education should be inclusive to all. Give our children the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential. The Government should work with education providers and sectoral bodies to ensure that the courses it funds are recognised by relevant employers, and include work experience in the chosen vocation.

Timeline

10 Nov 2023 Petition opened for signatures
10 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 137
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 10 Nov 2023
Closed 10 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.