Recommendations

Published 13/06/2024. Last updated 13/06/2024

Strategic

More evidence requires to be gathered through a range of methods to inform future policy developments, drivers for change and the British Sign Language National Plan. This should include the opinions of Deaf children and young people.
Raise awareness of the British Sign Language Toolkit for practitioners and accompanying case studies through settings, schools, Deaf clubs and at parents evenings.
Teachers, Teachers of Deaf children and young people, and support staff are trained to SCQF Level 6 in BSL to ensure fluency in communication with Deaf children and young people.
Practitioners should seek opportunities to work with the British Deaf Association’(BDA) Scotland’s Deaf Roots and Pride (DRP) Transitions Project, where relevant, to support Deaf children and young people.
Local authorities, settings and schools should refer to the BSL National Plan (2023-2029) when reviewing their local plans.

Deaf children and their families are taught British Sign Language at the earliest opportunity where appropriate.
Deaf children and young people have access to language and develop their literacy skills at the earliest possible time.
All staff have an awareness of Deaf culture and identity as well as an understanding of BSL.
Deaf children and young people have an awareness of Deaf culture and identity.
British Sign Language is offered as part of the curriculum.
Review the current listening and speaking examination requirements for modern languages to provide equality of access for Deaf pupils.
Consideration is given on what support is required to help Deaf parents get involved in their child’s and their own learning as well as in the wider life of the setting or school.
BSL/English interpreters should be provided for Deaf parents as a right to access information in their language about their child’s learning and development.
Extra support with homework should be provided if required, either using Deaf role models, Teachers of Deaf children and young people or online if possible.

Published 13/06/2024. Last updated 13/06/2024

More evidence requires to be gathered through a range of methods to inform future policy developments, drivers for change and the British Sign Language National Plan. This should include the opinions of Deaf children and young people.
Raise awareness of the British Sign Language Toolkit for practitioners and accompanying case studies through settings, schools, Deaf clubs and at parents evenings.
Teachers, Teachers of Deaf children and young people, and support staff are trained to SCQF Level 6 in BSL to ensure fluency in communication with Deaf children and young people.
Practitioners should seek opportunities to work with the British Deaf Association’(BDA) Scotland’s Deaf Roots and Pride (DRP) Transitions Project, where relevant, to support Deaf children and young people.
Local authorities, settings and schools should refer to the BSL National Plan (2023-2029) when reviewing their local plans.

Deaf children and their families are taught British Sign Language at the earliest opportunity where appropriate.
Deaf children and young people have access to language and develop their literacy skills at the earliest possible time.
All staff have an awareness of Deaf culture and identity as well as an understanding of BSL.
Deaf children and young people have an awareness of Deaf culture and identity.
British Sign Language is offered as part of the curriculum.
Review the current listening and speaking examination requirements for modern languages to provide equality of access for Deaf pupils.
Consideration is given on what support is required to help Deaf parents get involved in their child’s and their own learning as well as in the wider life of the setting or school.
BSL/English interpreters should be provided for Deaf parents as a right to access information in their language about their child’s learning and development.
Extra support with homework should be provided if required, either using Deaf role models, Teachers of Deaf children and young people or online if possible.