Question reference: S4W-00641
- Asked by: Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 9 June 2011
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Current status: Answered by Michael Russell on 22 June 2011
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to promote and develop a national qualification in British Sign Language in the Curriculum for Excellence.
Answer
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) currently has as suite of stand alone National Qualifications Units in learning British Sign Language at Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework level 3 (Access 3), 4 (Intermediate 4), 5 (Intermediate 2) and 6 (Higher). These will continue to be available under Curriculum for Excellence. SQA is currently validating a professional development award which is designed to develop skills in British Sign Language as well as knowledge and skill in the Linguistics of British Sign Language, Scottish Deaf History: 1750 to the Present and the Community and Culture of Deaf People. The award should be available to centres in August 2011.