Sign Language: GCSE

(asked on 5th February 2020) - View Source

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress he is making on introducing a GCSE in British Sign Language.


Answered by
Nick Gibb Portrait
Nick Gibb
This question was answered on 13th February 2020

?The Department is currently working with subject experts to develop draft subject content for a potential British Sign Language GCSE. We are working with Ofqual, the independent qualifications regulator, to ensure that the subject content can be assessed appropriately and will be working with stakeholders to ensure that a wide range of views is reflected. Subject to being able to develop subject content which meets the rigorous requirements which apply to all GCSEs, we are aiming to consult publicly on draft content later this year.

Once final subject content has been published, individual exam boards can develop a specification if they wish. Ofqual would need to accredit any such specification before it could be taught in schools.

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