Petition · Department for Education

Make Makaton Training Mandatory In Care, Education & Extracurricular Settings

Open for signatures 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.