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Having worked in a variety of educational settings over a number of years, I strongly believe that making students (whatever their age or background) feel accepted, heard and safe helps create a positive environment for learning. I love working in education - first as a teacher and later as an LSA, now SEND Support - and am frustrated by the barriers we (all) encounter, especially when there are solutions. I'm learning BSL because, yes, it will help me at work, but also because it's part of working towards removing barriers to learning and hopefully building that positive, safe environment for students. 

Hi, I'm Sarah and I work as a SEND Support at a college for 16 - 19+ year-olds in Yorkshire. Many of our students experience a range of learning challenges, including hearing impairments, and I would like to learn BSL as part of a personal commitment to making educational a positive and inclusive experience.

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Hi Jess, great signing!

Hello I'm Jess and very gradually working my way through the BSL course, but I don't actually know anyone who signs so perhaps I can practice on here?  I learned fingerspelling as a child and recently thought I'd like to learn a new skill, and thought that BSL could potentially be the most useful.   

(for questions and statements see https://course.british-sign.co.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=42&forceview=1)

Hi (this is months later but anyway) I'm a BSL starter so not at all reliable! But here's a go on first phrases (WHICH MAY BE VERY WRONG!) Hi. Name me what?  - Ann. Age me what?  - 27. Work me what?  - bar tender [I don't know that sign  - maybe 'pub' 'help'?? Learn me what M-A therapy (I don't know the sign). Live me where?  E-S-S-E-X (or https://www.signbsl.com/sign/essex). Arrived by car 30 minutes.  sister name what?  - Maya, age her what? 30,  she lives (lives she??) where?  - London. 

An inclusive environment starts with the space itself, at least for me. People need to feel comfortable, seen, and able to communicate without the room working against them. That is why I think privacy and calm matter so much when you rent a space for business philly. A dedicated studio gives you more control over how clients, students, or collaborators experience the work from the moment they arrive.