NEWS FOR APRIL 2011

BSL2 Assessors Wanted

Added 26 Apr 2011

Are you interested in becoming a Signature assessor for our Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language qualification?

Assessors play an important role in the assessment process of our qualifications. Becoming an assessor offers you the chance to earn extra income, gain professional development, and make a valued contribution to the examination and assessment process.

Closing Date is Fast Approaching!

Added 26 Apr 2011

Just a friendly reminder that the closing date for the Teacher of the Year and Learner of the Year awards at this year's Signature Annual Awards is nearly upon us. You only have until Wednesday 4 May to get your nomination in.

Deafness Charities in Scotland Merge

Added 18 Apr 2011

Two of Scotland's oldest deafness charities, Deaf Action and Tayside Deaf Association, have merged to create the largest deaf organisation in the country.

BSL201 Stories Wanted

Added 18 Apr 2011

We are looking for people to write or sign 30 new stories for the BSL201 assessments. We need 30 stories and will pay £50 for each story we use.

Political Parties Commit to Deaf People

Added 15 Apr 2011

Signature Scotland welcomes the recent manifesto commitments made by Labour and the SNP ahead of the 5 May 2011 election.

Deaf Question Time a Massive Success

Added 14 Apr 2011

Approximately 60 deaf and hard of hearing people, parents of deaf children and those working within the deaf community in Northern Ireland had a unique opportunity to raise issues that matter to them with a range of candidates for the Elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly on 5 May 2011.

BSL and ISL 101 Variant Units Accredited

Added 13 Apr 2011

Signature are pleased to confirm that the BSL and ISL 101 units below have been accredited by Ofqual.

BSL and ISL 101 Variant Units Accredited

Added 13 Apr 2011

Signature are pleased to confirm that the BSL and ISL 101 units below have been accredited by Ofqual.

Scottish Parliament General Election 2011

Added 05 Apr 2011

The Scottish Parliament general election will take place on Thursday 5 May 2011. Signature has met with several candidates to find out what they will do for deaf people in Scotland, if they are elected.

London 2012 Announces Olympic Games Ticket Products for Disabled People

Added 04 Apr 2011

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced a wide range of Olympic Games ticket products to ensure that disabled people have a great Games-time experience.