Introduce mandatory sewing & textile lessons into the National Curriculum & EYFS

I believe sewing is a valuable life skill. It can support young people in learning how to repair, reuse, and repurpose clothing—an increasingly important skill in the context of environmental responsibility and cost of living pressures. The key benefits of sewing can include: fine motor skills & hand–eye coordination, concentration & patience, creativity & self expression, early understanding of textiles and sustainability, language and cognitive development, social & emotional learning, and sense of achievement.