Add sign language and lip reading to the national curriculum

I want all schools to be required to teach sign language and lip reading, so young people who are deaf or have hearing-related disabilities have the chance to learn the language they need to move forward with their life in school.

This petition closed on 20 Jun 2022 with 33 signatures

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This change would also mean other students would be better able to communicate with children with hearing-related disabilities.


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