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NDCS Update: BSL GCSE, SEND Review Change Programme, Audiology Review

Update from Ian Noon at NDCS:

BSL GCSE

NDCS is pleased to welcome the news from the Department for Education that the GCSE in British Sign Language will go ahead.  DfE have published a blog which outlines next steps:

https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/12/21/british-sign-language-gcse-everything-you-need-to-know/

More detail about the response to the recent consultation and the subject content can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/gcse-british-sign-language-bsl-proposed-subject-content

NDCS has a timeline for for the history of the campaign for the BSL GCSE at:

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/get-involved/campaigning/right-to-sign-campaign/right-to-sign-campaign-timeline/

SEND Review Change Programme

NDCS has published a FAQfor families about the Change Programme in England and what it might mean for them. The blog emphasises that parents’ statutory rights around SEND have not changed.  You can find it at:

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/blog/changes-to-send-support-in-england/

Review of Children’s Audiology Services

NDCS has published a blog for parents about the NHS England Paediatric Audiology Improvement Programme. This explains what families can do if they have any concerns or think they have been affected by the issues in some services.

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/blog/nhs-england-review-of-children-s-audiology-services/