• Where can I learn BSL in a town near me? Evening classes & other courses.

  You can search for BSL evening classes in your local area by visiting https://www.signature.org.uk/ Here at british-sign.co.uk we are a provider of an online course called "Introducing British Sign Language", details of which can be found here: https://www.british-sign.co.uk/learn-online-british-sign-language-course/ - this course can be studied from any location.Popular

• I work with children - should I be learning BSL, Makaton, or something different?

  British Sign Language, known as BSL,  is an independent language which is separate to spoken English, having its own grammar and syntax.  BSL is used mostly by people who are Deaf. There are a number of other communication systems that you might come across which incorporate signs.  Examples of these are Makaton and Signalong.  These systems are used most commonly by people who have communication difficulties or learning disabilities.  These systems are usually built on keyword vocabulary and uFew readers

• Can you provide on-site training or give a talk at my workplace, club, or school?

  We provide online learning resources only.  To find someone in your local area who can provide on-site training, or deliver a presentation, you could try searching the internet for "Deaf Centre" and the name of your town. You might also like to find out if one of these organisations has representatives in your area as they may be able to assist: https://bda.org.uk/ https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/ https://wwwFew readers

• Where can I find a BSL interpreter or translation service for an appointment, meeting, performance, or event?

  We are an online educational resources provider and do not provide interpreting services. If you are looking for a BSL interpreter or translator service please visit one of these websites: https://rbsli.org/ https://www.nrcpd.org.uk https://www.asli.org.uk/Few readers

• Environmental and Sustainability Policy

  Carbon Negative At www.british-sign.co.uk we believe that it’s really important to ensure that our actions do not have any negative impact on the earth.  As a result we are constantly reviewing our practices to make sure that the services that we provide have the smallest carbon footprint that they can. For the few activities where we are unable to avoid generating carbon we provide funding to carbon-offsetting schemes at a rate of at least 1500% of what we generate which means we help to sFew readers

• Setting up british-sign.co.uk as a supplier

  If your organisation or company requires payment details from british-sign.co.uk to enable you to set us up as a supplier on your system please see this document: https://www.british-sign.co.uk/po-orders/bank-details44cf3efddeade93cc384xa.pdf Because this document is hosted on our own secure servers, under our official domain name (https://www.british-sign.co.uk), this document should be considered as verified. We do not have a phone line and so are unable to offer further verification via aFew readers

• Can illustrations from british-sign.co.uk be reproduced or printed in my publication?

  All of the BSL illustrations on www.british-sign.co.uk are produced and copyright by us at british-sign.co.uk We allow these illustrations to be used without charge under the following conditions: The illustrations are not edited or cropped to hide our website address or branding. Our website address (www.british-sign.co.uk) is clearly visible on the same page of your publication as the illustration. The illustrationFew readers

• Where can I learn the fingerspelling alphabet?

  We have lots of fingerspelling resources available on our website.  You can find them by using the 'Fingerspelling' menu item at the top of the website. https://www.british-sign.co.uk/fingerspelling-alphabet-charts/ You can also learn to fingerspell as well as to use BSL conversationally through our online course - details of which can be found on our website. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1dd1f1931f96ffFew readers

• Can you recommend any books for learning BSL?

  We produce online resources for learning BSL.  We are not able to offer advice on finding books or other forms of tuition.  A quick internet search should help you to find various options though.  You can also find resources for learning sign language at your local library. If you are interested in learning BSL through our CPD certified online course please visit:  https://www.british-sign.co.uk/learn-online-british-sign-language-course/ (https://www.british-sign.co.uk/learn-online-british-signFew readers

• Can I use the illustrations from british-sign.co.uk in my publication?

  We give permission for our illustrations to be used in any publication that is being distributed free of charge (including newsletters, educational resources, research papers etc.) provided that our website address is clearly visible on or by each illustration. If you are planning on using our illustrations in commercially available publications or merchandise please get in touch - support@british-sign.co.ukFew readers

• GDPR & Privacy Policy

  You can find our GDPR and Privacy policy on this page: https://www.british-sign.co.uk/privacy-policy/Few readers

• Do you have a phone number?

  We are an online course provider - we offer support to all of our learners and potential learners via our online chat system and via email. If you have a query please first take a look at our online FAQs: https://help.british-sign.co.uk If you still require assistance after reading our FAQs please use the round blue chat button at the bottom of this page to leave us a message. We will reply as quickly as we can.Few readers

• Do you provide support or payments by telephone?

  We are an online resources provider. All of the services and the support that we provide is via our online support system and email. We do not have a telephone number but we respond to queries via our online chat and email as quickly as we can.Few readers