Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 43710

Sign Language: Curriculum

Tabled: 2 April 2025
Answered: 9 April 2025

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh 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 McKinnell
Education 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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