How to use British Sign Language: introductory lesson

BSL will allow you to communicate deaf people around you, such as deaf colleagues, family or friends.
About this Event

About

Understand the importance of Deaf Awareness

Learn the British Sign Language (BSL) alphabet and fingerspelling

Basic topics at introductory level

Gain related phrases of the topics

Event panellists

Anthony Sinclair, Director of Sign Source

Anthony Sinclair has been teaching sign language related programmes for over 15 years. His work is his campaign. He has pioneered teaching sign language through movement and play to children up to 11 years old and extends this work into secondary schools by providing interactive and engaging classes to students.
Anthony believes that knowing sign language can open up many opportunities for people and introducing a bilingual language model as early as possible will only serve to make us a better, inclusive and smarter society. He wants to reach as many people as possible in his campaign to #normaliseknowingsign

Poppy Laila - Personal Development and Inclusion Manager, Kaplan

Poppy's career in education and apprenticeship has seen her involvement in coordinating additional learning needs provisions to maximise equity for all learners by removing any barriers and making learning as inclusive as possible. Additionally, she is the current careers lead at Kaplan, a qualified Mental Health First Aider, safeguarding representative at the London center and chairs the EDI champions at Kaplan to promote equality, diversity and inclusivity in all areas of education and apprenticeship at Kaplan.

Jenny Pelling - Director of Apprenticeship Development and Diversity at Kaplan Financial

Jenny's career in education and apprenticeships has seen her involvement in designing programmes and enhancing provision for learners and employers' benefit. She is one of the two Wellbeing Leads at Kaplan and a qualified Mental Health First Aider. Jenny is also the lead at Kaplan for ""Brighter Futures"" which focuses on social mobility of apprenticeships and providing opportunity for all.

Who is this suitable for?

This is suitable for Kaplan apprentices, Kaplan UK students, Kaplan staff, and any employers who want to join. We have a limit of available places, which will be allocated on a first come first-served basis. We look forward to seeing you all there!

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