NEWS FOR JULY 2011

Final Report on 'British Sign Language and Improving Services for d/Deaf Learners' Project

Added 29 Jul 2011

The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) developed a support project with funding from the Skills Funding Agency to improve the ability of post-16 learning and skills providers to recruit and retain d/Deaf learners while improving their attainment levels.

National Shortlists Announced

Added 28 Jul 2011

We are delighted to announce the national shortlists for this year's Signature Annual Awards. To see who they are please click here.

Threlford Memorial Lecture - Speaker Announced & Bookings Open

Added 28 Jul 2011

CIOL are delighted to announce that Richard Hardie of UBS Ltd will be delivering this year's Threlford Memorial Lecture at our Members' Day in Durham on Saturday 17 September 2011.

Qualifications Update

Added 21 Jul 2011

Level 6 Qualification Specifications for 2011-12 are now available...

Positive Signs Following Prime Minister's Question Time

Added 15 Jul 2011

During Prime Minister's Question Time on 14 July 2011, David Cameron agreed to progress with sign language support for deaf parents and their children after pilot schemes proved to be "a huge success".

Photographs of DCID Launch Event Now Available

Added 11 Jul 2011

Photographs of the DCID Launch Event, which took place in Enniskillen at the South West College Technology and Skills Centre are now available.

Qualifications Update

Added 08 Jul 2011

New Qualification Specifications and Teacher Notes for 2011-12 are now available...

Training for Teachers

Added 05 Jul 2011

Our September - December 2011 Training Events for Teachers programme will be available soon.

In this programme you will find more training in more locations and free places.