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Chris_Alumni
Chris_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 684 Empowering
edited June 2017 in People power

Do you think British Sign Language (BSL) should be taught in schools? The National Deaf Children’s Society currently needs as many young people as possible to tell them what they think in this short online survey.

The NDCS will share the results during the British Deaf Association’s Sign Language Week (March 13–19 2017). 

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  • mossycow
    mossycow Scope Member Posts: 486 Pioneering
    I'm 36...so won't do the survey.  But as a teacher I think BSL should be at least available to staff, pupils and parents in school.... But I just don't know how you could fit it in!  

    I think you'd need a specialist going round classes like with other mfl or music etc....  Which may challenge some schools. 

    But as it's another national language,  like English,  Welsh and Gaelic,  yes,  it should definitely be easier to access! 
  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,602 Championing
    This survey ends on Sunday so if anyone could fill it in that would be great, or if you can share it. 

    Many Thanks
  • MDonoghue
    MDonoghue Online Community Member Posts: 11 Connected
    It's no big deal, start using sign language in schools. Sign language used in conjunction with spoken language. ( people learn surprisingly quickly )