BBC

Sign language course a hit as thousands join in

At least 31,000 people have signed up to learn BSL thanks to a course developed by Doncaster Deaf Trust A free online course teaching British Sign Language (BSL) has "surpassed expectations" with tens ...
The Independent

I’m deaf – so why did it take me 33 years to learn sign language?

Millions of children across the UK watched Peppa Pig's brother, George, get fitted with a hearing aid – the show's first deaf character – earlier this month. For the first time, deaf children could ...
Science Daily

Sign language speakers' hands, mouths operate separately

When people are communicating in sign languages, they also move their mouths. But scientists have debated whether mouth movements resembling spoken language are part of the sign itself or are ...
BBC

See Hear returns alongside a range of exciting new programming and innovative digital content showcasing British Sign Language (BSL) across the BBC

British Sign Language is an essential part of the UK’s cultural and linguistic diversity, and we’re proud to champion it across our programming. Representation isn’t just about who is on-screen —it’s ...
BBC

Sign language boards for city's playgrounds

Brother and sister Spencer and Nicole Hughes say they will use the boards when they play at Stanningley Park Children in Leeds are being encouraged to learn sign language, with educational boards ...