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Single SEND system proposed by UK Government as it finally publishes education review

March 29, 2022 by

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The long-anticipated review of provisions for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been published, with the UK […]

Signature unveils ‘Hall of Fame’ event to celebrate ‘inspiring’ Deaf people

March 28, 2022 by

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Signature, the leading awarding body for British Sign Language (BSL) qualifications, is to host a ‘Hall of Fame’ ceremony to […]

British Sign Language Bill progresses to Lords committee stage following unanimous support

March 25, 2022 by

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A Bill to legally recognise British Sign Language (BSL) cleared its latest Parliamentary stage on Friday, when it received overwhelming […]

BSL Act Now: British Sign Language Bill’s explanatory notes updated ahead of second reading

March 25, 2022 by

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The explanatory note detailing the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill and its functions has been updated now it is in […]

BSL Act Now: British Sign Language Bill set to have second Lords reading on Friday as peers back first reading

March 21, 2022 by

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The British Sign Language (BSL) Bill is due to have its second reading in the House of Lords on Friday, […]

British Sign Language Bill passes final Commons stages as Deaf rally marks ‘momentous’ win

March 18, 2022 by

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A Bill recognising British Sign Language (BSL) in law cleared its latest hurdle in Parliament on Friday, when MPs backed […]

Interview: Audible star Amaree McKenstry on Deaf mental health and Deaflympics challenge

March 18, 2022 by

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While Apple TV film CODA is collecting a whole host of awards for its coming-of-age story of a hearing teen […]

‘Sense Sign School’ star Mr Tyrese returns with animated lesson packs

March 16, 2022 by

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Tyrese Dibba, the 15-year-old star of Sense Sign School who inspired more than 80,000 people to learn British Sign Language […]

BSL Act Now: Martene Monksfield and Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings amongst speakers at Trafalgar Square rally

March 15, 2022 by

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Martene Monksfield, president of the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD), and textile artist Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings MBE, are […]

Covid inquiry fails to explicitly mention disability once as it consults on draft terms of reference

March 11, 2022 by

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The public inquiry scrutinising the UK’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has published a list of areas it may investigate, […]