Petition · Department for Education
Make Makaton Training Mandatory In Care, Education & Extracurricular Settings
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204 signatures
What the petition asks
Make Makaton Level 1 training compulsory for people working in care, education and extracurricular activities.
Many people with communication difficulties rely on Makaton to express needs, feelings and participate safely. Basic training would improve inclusion, safeguarding, accessibility and equal opportunities for children and adults across the country. Too often, staff in schools, care and extracurricular settings cannot understand basic signs.
Timeline
| 15 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
204
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
15 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.