Add British Sign Language to the national curriculum

We want the Government to add BSL to the school curriculum by making it a core subject for all students. British Sign Language is used by around 150,000 people, and being able to communicate with BSL users is important.

This petition closed on 22 Nov 2023 with 227 signatures


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BSL is a useful skill to learn and master. This skill can be give great jobs opportunities as well such as; Teacher of the Deaf, Speech and language therapist, Sign Language Interpreter, Social Worker for the deaf, and Communication Worker (£27,303). The skill of knowing BSL not only means you can communicate more accessibly but gives you more job options.


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