Consultation outcome

GCSE British Sign Language (BSL): proposed subject content

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 15 June 2023
• Last updated: 21 December 2023 — See all updates

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

Read the full outcome

GCSE British Sign Language (BSL) subject content: government consultation response

PDF, 255 KB, 28 pages

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:

• the updated BSL GCSE subject content
• the updated BSL GCSE equality impact assessment
• Ofqual’s response to their consultation on assessment arrangements

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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
10am on 15 June 2023 to 5pm on 8 September 2023

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.

Published 15 June 2023
Last updated 21 December 2023 + show all updates

1. 21 December 2023

   Added 'GCSE British Sign Language (BSL) subject content: government consultation response'.

2. 15 June 2023

   First published.