Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 78161

Access to Work Programme: Sign Language

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Mary Glindon

Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the minimum British Sign Language level required is for communication support workers in his Department.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

The minimum BSL sign levels required for DWP communication support workers are: RSLI (Registered Sign Language Interpreter) has Level 6 BSL and an Interpreting qualification (NVQ or Degree). TSLI (Trainee Registered Sign Language) has level 6 BSL and is e...

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