Children studying the long-awaited GCSE in British sign language will be expected to learn at least 750 core words, government papers have revealed.
The Department for Education announced today that it is aiming to approve exam board syllabuses so the subject can be taught from September 2025, and has published its subject content document following a much-delayed consultation.
Education secretary Gillian Keegan said the qualification “will not only break down barriers and give young people valuable new skills, but also celebrate the history and rich culture of British sign language”.
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