Welcome to BSLworks

BSLworks is a leading independent company and Signature -approved centre teaching British Sign Language (BSL) across London and the South-East. We pride ourselves on teaching the language to a consistently high professional standard, with a wide variety of accredited short and long courses and workshops tailored to your needs. These courses can be invaluable for:

Over the years, Director Sandra Duguid has built a reputation as a dynamic, approachable and flexible BSL trainer, ensuring that you are guaranteed quality service every time.

But don't take our word for it! The following is just a selection of the feedback received so far:

'It is a fun way of learning BSL and Sandra is an excellent teacher'

'I have exactly the same excitement in learning BSL that I had when I first learnt to read aged six!'

'A great teacher. You learn more when your teacher encourages you to enjoy the lesson'

Why not email us on office@bslworks.com to find out more?

What is BSL?

British Sign Language (BSL) is the first or preferred language of around 250,000 Deaf people in the UK. It is a language of space and movement using the hands, body, face and head and is in its 5^th year of being officially recognised. Many more people who are not Deaf also use BSL as part of everyday language – as well as interpreters and relatives of Deaf people, these include people who work with the Deaf Community (such as social services, police, public services, front-line theatre and bar staff). These can run into hundreds of thousands.

Under the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), it is compulsory for service and education providers to make reasonable adjustments in order to meet the access requirements of Deaf and disabled people. The Deaf and Disability Equality Scheme of 2006 makes this a legal duty.

Many members of staff and freelancers choose to learn BSL as a first step towards carrying out this duty, enabling them to broaden their customer base through effective communication with BSL users at beginner or induction level. BSLworks has the expertise and resources to offer you a cost-effective, tailored intensive short course or workshop – such as a two-day Introduction to BSL course – in-house or at a venue booked by us. Email office@bslworks.com for more details.

Signature

The former Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People (see website) is a nationally-recognised awarding body, who aims to improve communication with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. They approve teaching centres such as BSLworks on the basis that they are qualified to teach BSL courses accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and follow its code of practice.

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