Consultation outcome

GCSE British Sign Language (BSL): proposed subject content

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

Read the full outcome

Detail of outcome

A summary of responses received, the government’s response to the consultation and next steps.

The government consultation response in British Sign Language is also available.

As well as the consultation response you can also see:


Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking views on the proposed subject content for a new GCSE in BSL.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
to

Consultation description

We have worked with experts and stakeholders to develop subject content for a new GCSE in BSL. The focus of the GCSE is language study and pupils will be required to:

  • comprehend BSL
  • produce signs accurately
  • interact using BSL
  • develop an understanding of the history of BSL

Findings from this consultation will be taken into account when finalising the subject content.

Ofqual is also running its own consultation on assessment arrangements.

Updates to this page

Published 15 June 2023
Last updated 21 December 2023 + show all updates
  1. Added 'GCSE British Sign Language (BSL) subject content: government consultation response'.

  2. First published.

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