This is a question we’re often asked. Q: I have noticed my hearing declining. I am 70. Do you have many people my age learning sign language in your classes? A: You are definitely not alone. In the UK more than 40% of people over 50 years old are affected by hearing loss, increasing to […]
I am delighted to have been delivering more Deaf Awareness Training /British Sign Language for organisations (including lots of well known names) recently. As a Deaf person, it makes such as big difference when someone can sign. It’s also good fun to learn, great for team building and very useful if you need to get […]
🟧 I hope you will be able to join us on the Level 6 course. We’re holding a course information and interview day for the Autumn 2021 intake will take place online on: Friday 17th September – 3pm – 5pm. Find out more here. Kathleen
If you’ve been able to take some time off and have come to the conclusion that you would like to learn a new skill, can I suggest learning British Sign Language (BSL). It’s such a wonderful skill to have and for me personally, it’s been fantastic seeing more people and organisations wanting to learn BSL. […]
I’m really pleased to read that Ofcom is to provide deaf access to the 999 service in British Sign Language (#BSL). This will have a huge impact on BSL users. Kathleen
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week (until 16th). Here are some stats for you. ⏺ 11 million people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing.⏺ There are 151,000 BSL users in the UK. And.. Deaf people are more likely to: ⏺ have poor mental health – up to 50%, compared to 25% for […]
I hope you will be able to join us. More details can be found here. Best wishes Kathleen #csw #level6 #BSL
April is Stress Awareness Month. My colleague Marie, who has a hearing loss, gives a personal view of how she’s found the pandemic and shares great Deaf Awareness tips. Kathleen — My hearing loss has become increasingly challenging and at times stressful with everyone wearing masks and socially distancing, I can no longer lip read […]
We’re so thrilled to announce that all students including Rachel Shenton achieved the Level 6 qualification and passed all units with very high marks. We have very special and important news about our Level 6 pupils. We have recently received their results and we are delighted to announce that all students achieved the Level 6 […]
