Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 43710
Sign Language: Curriculum
Tabled: 2 April 2025
Answered: 9 April 2025
Question
Dr Scott Arthur
Labour — Edinburgh South West
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment has she made of the adequacy of the provision of British Sign Language teaching in schools.
Answer
Catherine McKinnellEducation is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. Schools may choose to offer British Sign Language (BSL) as part of their school curriculum, or as an extra-curricular activity. The government does not hold data o...
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