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British Sign Language (BSL) and other Deaf and Deafblind qualifications in the UK

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At Signature we are passionate about improving communication between deaf, deafblind and hearing people, and creating better communities in the process. We want to make sure that deaf and deafblind people have the same opportunities as everyone else, and the same access to education, employment and services. We advise government and businesses in ways they can improve their services, and campaign and lobby for better access. We are the leading awarding body for qualifications in British & Irish Sign Language, deafblind communication and other deaf communication methods.

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Get Deaf Aware

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Straightforward online deaf awareness training for people who want to improve communication with dea...

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Understanding BSL Grammar

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Understanding BSL Grammar is online professional development for those who teach British Sign Langua...

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Ethical reasoning

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Interpreter mediated Police interviews

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Get Deaf Aware online: Police

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Get Deaf Aware online: Police is deaf awareness training designed specifically for police forces. Th...

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Teacher Training 1

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This course is for teachers delivering Signature level 1 qualifications; to refresh and enhance your...

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Teacher Training 2

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This course is for teachers delivering Signature level 2 qualifications; to refresh and enhance your...

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Teacher Training 3

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This course is for teachers delivering Signature level 3 qualifications; to refresh and enhance your...

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Teacher Training 4

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This course is for teachers delivering Signature level 4 qualifications; to refresh and enhance your...

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Key Teaching Skills

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Developed by Jade Matos Carew; Senior Assessment Manager at University of Cambridge (English Languag...

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British Sign Language for beginners

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BSL for beginners is a comprehensive online course developed alongside language experts and Deaf tea...

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Deaf Awareness

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