AQW 15113/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education for an update on work to provide and promote a GCSE course in Sign Language.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 16 September 2024

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Tabled
16 September 2024
Answer due by
1 October 2024
Answered
18 September 20242 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

I refer the member to my previous answer to AQW 13803/22-27, answered on 28 June 2024. A process is in train to develop a GCSE in British Sign Language in England. Once that qualification is available in England it can be accredited for use in Northern Ireland.

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