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Petition 700021

Adapt EYFS and KS1 Literacy Curriculums to be inclusive for Non-Verbal children

closedUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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30 October 2024

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5 May 2025

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We want the current phonics screening test, the early years and the Key Stage 1 curriculum frameworks to be adapted to make them inclusive for children with oral communication challenges. Some children can read even if they cannot speak; reading and speaking are not synonymous. The current phonics screening test measures speech, not the ability to read. Several EYFS and KS1 milestones require children to “read aloud” or “compose a sentence orally”, to meet success criteria. By not allowing alternative forms of communication, we risk placing a limit on their learning. Schools need guidance and support to provide inclusive learning for all.

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