Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 81506
Sign Language: Curriculum
Tabled: 13 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help ensure that British Sign Language is taught in schools.
Answer
Georgia GouldThe government is committed to promoting inclusive education and welcomes the teaching of British Sign Language (BSL) in schools. Schools may choose to offer BSL as part of their school curriculum, or as an extracurricular activity.Following the British S...
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