Petition · Department for Education
Hold a consultation & publish a national strategy for foreign language teaching
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453 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on Government to consult with language teachers across all educational levels & use this evidence to develop a modern national strategy for foreign language teaching.
This strategy should address curriculum content, assessment methods, & the level of difficulty in language qualifications.
This strategy should address curriculum content, assessment methods, & the level of difficulty in language qualifications.
Foreign language learning in the UK is in long-term decline, with falling GCSE and A-level uptake and a shortage of teachers.
This has consequences for the UK’s global competitiveness, cultural understanding, and ability to engage internationally.
We call on the Government to publish a national strategy for foreign language education, including:
• measures to improve teacher recruitment & retention
• support for schools to expand language provision
• steps to increase student participation
This has consequences for the UK’s global competitiveness, cultural understanding, and ability to engage internationally.
We call on the Government to publish a national strategy for foreign language education, including:
• measures to improve teacher recruitment & retention
• support for schools to expand language provision
• steps to increase student participation
Timeline
| 5 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
453
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
5 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.