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Sign Language: Curriculum

Commons · Question 43710 · Tabled 2 Apr 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 9 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

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

Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 9 Apr 2025

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...