BSL in schools to do with children

[Katie Harvey]

Hi, We are just inquiring about the different BSL courses that are available. We work in a school and our intentions are to create a BSL after school club. We would like to know, when purchasing any courses, whether these are purchased individually and can only be used for one person with one certificate given at the end, or whether one course can be purchased and used for a group of 5 people (making sure all attending have a certificate at the end.) We have seen the BSL course for groups but because we are under 6 people, we are unable to sign up for that particular course. 

Any advice would be brilliant. Thank you in advance for your time. 

 

[Lead Academy]

Why BSL in Schools Matters for Children:

• 🧠 Boosts Communication Skills – Learning BSL helps children communicate with deaf peers and promotes inclusivity.

• 🤝 Fosters Empathy & Inclusion – Teaching BSL encourages understanding and respect for the Deaf community.

• 🏫 Supports Language Development – BSL can aid in learning structure, expression, and even improve literacy.

• 🎨 Engaging & Fun – Many children enjoy learning BSL through songs, stories, and games—it’s interactive and visual.

• 📚 Curriculum Integration – Some UK schools now include BSL in the curriculum or offer it as an extracurricular activity.