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Bring British Sign Language (BSL) into your Primary School with SignSpell
We would like to welcome you to the exciting world of SignSpell.
and literacy skills, SignSpell can be used by any child, of any ability. SignSpell is both exciting and unique. It really is
the perfect introduction to BSL for children; it is the teaching strategy you have been looking for. All resources are based around three friendly aliens called Zip, Pella and Statz, who use BSL to share their stories with children here on earth. The SignSpell storybooks all support reinforced
learning and work on different themes and vocabulary. Teaching SignSpell couldn’t be easier; you need no prior knowledge of BSL and every lesson plan contains comprehensive aims and learning outcomes to eradicate planning time. Children love learning alongside their teacher! Teaching BSL in schools has shown to positively
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ignSpell is an educational resource for Primary school children, with the aim of developing
language skills and making British Sign Language (BSL) accessible to the younger generation. An inclusive and fun approach to developing reading
impact on literacy skills as well as creating an inclusive environment. SignSpell provides a further platform to develop children’s cultural development, preparing them for new experiences and introducing them to a kinesthetic way of learning. We strive to create a future for our young people with fewer barriers and more opportunities to express themselves; SignSpell is the fresh approach you need! Our information pack has been designed to
allow you to sample some of the SignSpell content and to understand how it can integrate into your classroom teaching. Your Children would love meeting our alien’s Zip, Pella and Statz, and discovering the world of BSL.
uTo request a pack, please visit
www.signspell.co.uk or if you have any questions regarding SignSpell, contact us at
info@signspell.co.uk or call 0191 383 7293
Have you thought about teaching British Sign Language (BSL)?
A
s a qualified teacher, you already have the core skills and qualities that we require
from our teachers. Teaching British Sign Language (BSL) is a great way to boost your employability and teach a language that really does make a difference to many people’s lives. Whether or not you choose to solely become a BSL teacher, or if you want to combine this with more mainstream teaching, the demand for sign language in the UK continues to grow, so the possibilities are endless.
How does it work? Once you have decided to take this next step
in furthering your career, you need to think about how you are going to get there. As you already have a teaching qualification, we recommend that you complete up to Level 3 in British Sign Language with Signature, in order to have the relevant skills and competency to then be able to successfully teach your students. However, if you wish to progress further, then that’s great; this will provide you with even more opportunities.
How can training fit around me? We fully understand that the prospect of returning to education could be somewhat
daunting; however learning BSL is completely different, as it can fit around your current lifestyle and work commitments. Whether you’re already teaching at the
moment, or if you’re working within another industry, learning BSL is flexible due to the ability to learn in short weekly sessions that can fit around you. Many of our centres offer a flexible timetable, so day, evening and weekend sessions are all possible.
uFor more information, visit our website at
www.signature.org.uk/NQT or email us at
communications@signature.org.uk. Alternatively, speak to our helpful customer support team on 0191 383 1155
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