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Ensure mental health assessments for
children are within 4 weeks of GP referral
The Government should make it a requirement for all NHS Trusts to ensure that the mental health needs of children are assessed within 4 weeks of a referral by a GP, and provide the necessary funding to create capacity for this.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/588224
Introduce routine scoliosis screening in
primary and secondary schools
To introduce routine screening at the start of the school
year for scoliosis in primary and secondary school settings. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a change in the shape of the spine during the child’s growth normally linked to puberty. Early detection can effect the course of the treatment.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/599322
Review and fund improved diagnosis
and treatment of ADHD/ASD
-Increase funding for mental health and neurodivergency services to improve services and reduce waiting times to under 6 months
-Fund improved training for MH professionals on how to accurately identify and diagnose neurodivergency.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/593604
Reform school behaviour policies to
prioritise wellbeing and inclusion
We want the Government to recognise the need for
a system-wide review and redevelopment of school behaviour policies, support and training, to benefit young people in schools; aiming to complement and extend the DfE guidance on supporting emotional wellbeing
and inclusion.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/594653
Review management of ADHD
assessments and increase funding
The Government should commission a review of how Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments are managed by the NHS, including through Shared Care Agreements, and increase funding to reduce waiting times.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/597840
Add sign language on to the national
schools curriculum
I would want the government to give school teachers the necessary training to be able to communicate with children or adults and be able to teach students, in mainstream schools.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/599565
Review guidance and funding for using
SSP (phonics) to teach reading
The Government should review guidance and funding arrangements for teaching reading, which currently focus on Systematic, Synthetic Phonics (SSP) teaching programmes. We believe teachers should be supported to teach a structured, cumulative and multi sensory approach and a range of strategies.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/598896
Government funding required for an
autism training support scheme
To create a scheme for autistic adults and adults with learning difficulties, to break the stigma around adults with learning difficulties, such as autism. As 80% of us are facing poverty and unemployment, as the education system struggle to support those with learning and educational needs.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590723
Fund free NHS testing for adults for
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia
Allow all people to be tested for free for Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia via the NHS by specialists.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/596236
Reform home schooling policy and increase
support for home schooled children
Reform home schooling policy to make it fit for purpose post-pandemic, with equality for all children regardless of where they are educated.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/598361
Require schools teach about special
educational needs & mental health disorders
All schools, primary and secondary, have to educate students about different types of special needs; including autism, Asperger’s, ADHS and Down’s syndrome, and also mental health disorders.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/589059
Create new requirements for public
transport for SEN school students
Revise the current transportation regulations and requirements for transporting SEN pupils to and from home and education settings, i.e. require enhanced vetting, awareness and training, vehicle CCTV with audio to protect staff and pupils, enhanced vehicle checks and good communication.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/598634
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