Signature

Signature is a national charity and the leading awarding body for deaf communication qualifications in the UK. With almost 40 years’ experience, we’ve supported more than 450,000 people to learn British Sign Language. All Signature qualifications are nationally recognised and accredited by Ofqual (The office of the Qualifications and Examinations regulator). In 2019 Signature was announced as the winner of ‘Awarding Organisation of the year’ by the Federation of Awarding bodies.

Signature WIN Positive Impact Award at CPD Awards 2023

26th Nov 2023

We are pleased to announce that Signature have won the Positive Impact Award at the prestigious CPD Awards, for our Deaf Awareness Course which was created alongside RNID. The CPD Awards, which are run by the CPD Register, is an annual celebration of high quality CPD Courses. The positive Impact Award celebrates an organisation, company or training provider that …

2 new inductees into the Signature Hall of Fame

17th Nov 2023

We are delighted to announce on Friday 17th November 2023, we have inducted 2 new people into the Signature Hall of Fame. The 2 new inductees to the Signature Hall of Fame are Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq and Craig Crowley MBE. The purpose of the Signature Hall of Fame is to give recognition, where it is due …

Signature shortlisted for ‘Awarding Organisation of the Year’ 2023

23rd Oct 2023

Signature are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Awarding Organisation of the Year at the Federation of Awarding Bodies Awards 2023. The prestigious FAB Awards, which is now in its 8th year, recognises the contributions made by awarding organisations and their employees to education and skills in the UK over the …

Signature Hall of Fame 2023

25th Aug 2023

In November 2022, Signature held our inaugural Hall of Fame event at the National Football Museum in Manchester where we inducted 10 people into the Signature Hall of Fame. The event recognised those people who have gone above and beyond to improve deaf communication over this time. While we would love to be able to …

ASL Film Since August Press Release

31st Jul 2023

Press Release: Bringing highly anticipated award winning Indie Film “Since August” to audiences worldwide this summer, a remarkable poetic drama told entirely in American Sign Language (ASL) with English subtitles and no spoken dialogue, is set to make its highly anticipated release on August 16th, 2023. Written, produced, directed, and co-edited by the visionary filmmaker …

Signature Speak To Zara Musker

27th Jul 2023

Signature recently interviewed European Deaf Futsal champion and Deaf Sport’s personality of the year Zara Musker to find out more about her life and how it led to her amazing recent successes. Zara Musker, an experienced member of the team, she plays both football and futsal. Her journey is a unique one as she found …

Signature FINALISTS for the Positive Impact Award at the CPD Awards

24th Jul 2023

We are delighted to announce that Signature have been named as one of four finalists in the Positive Impact Award at the prestigious CPD Awards, for our Deaf Awareness Course which was created alongside RNID. The Positive Impact Award has been created for an organisation, company or training provider that has made a positive impact …

Interview – Paula Garfield from Deafinitely Theatre

18th Jul 2023

Can you tell us a little about deafinitely theatre and how it started? During my 10 year career as a freelance actor, I realised there weren’t many opportunities for Deaf people to be in leadership roles. There was also a huge lack of Deaf writers. Most of the plays I was involved in as an …

Signs For Change – Rogan Productions

30th Jun 2023

Signs For Change is a documentary that aired on BBC on Monday 26th June 2023, it follows Strictly come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis on her journey as she speaks to friends, family and professionals that are pushing the boundaries for the deaf community and helping break down barriers and misconceptions. Rose hopes the documentary helps …

Department for Education GCSE in British Sign Language Consultation feedback

16th Jun 2023

On 15th June 2023, the Department for Education released the GCSE in British Sign Language consultation document. The consultation will last for 12 weeks, anyone can provide feedback in written English or BSL and the feedback can be provided here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/gcse-british-sign-language-bsl-proposed-subject-content The purpose of the consultation is to gain feedback on the proposed subject content …