FOI Request - Sign Language in Schools

Request 101003188146

1.  In your local authorities primary and secondary schools what reference is there to sign language in the curriculum? – Is this taught in history, modern studies ect?

2.  In your local authorities primary and secondary schools, Is the history of sign language/deaf community taught in the classroom?

3.  In your local authorities primary and secondary schools, What training is offered to teachers and school staff to learn BSL?

4.  In your local authorities primary and secondary schools, What percentage of teachers are fluent in BSL or equivalent sign language?

5.  In your local authorities primary and secondary schools, What provisions are made in extra curricular activities to assist deaf pupils?

Response 22-12-2022

1. In Secondary Schools, some reference across curricular areas with specific focus on ASN.
None in the majority of Primary Schools.

2. No

3. Staff can access training if school has deaf or non-verbal pupils

4. Not held. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.

5. Supports are put in place for all pupils.