It has been announced today that the Institute of British Sign Language (iBSL) has surrendered its status as an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.
iBSL informed Ofqual in January 2023 of its intention to surrender recognition in respect of all of its regulated qualifications. This is in view of iBSL’s decision to cease trading. The surrender will take effect from Friday 3 March 2023.
Click here for the full Ofqual statement.
iBSL also offers qualifications in Wales and Northern Ireland. Ofqual has been working alongside the regulators in Wales (Qualifications Wales ‘QW’) and Northern Ireland (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment Regulation ‘CCEA’) to ensure a consistent approach for students across the three countries. Further information about how this affects qualifications in Wales and Northern Ireland is available on their websites.
Signature want to reassure all learners and centres of iBSL that we are here to support you and provide assistance to allow you to continue delivering and taking deaf communication qualifications.
We understand how difficult and stressful this can be and the team at Signature are here to be as helpful as we can be.
If you have any queries please email ibsl@signature.org.uk