Learning to communicate effectively with a deaf child is a crucial step for families, and our Family Sign Language Course is designed to help you do just that. This free, six-week course provides families with the tools and skills needed to incorporate British Sign Language (BSL) into their daily lives, fostering stronger connections and a deeper understanding of deaf culture.
Course Details:
- Duration: Six weeks
- Format: The course is designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing families to learn in their own homes.
- Content: The course focuses on learning through play activities, songs, and games, making it ideal for families with primary school-aged children.
What You’ll Learn:
- Basic Sign Language: The course covers essential BSL signs that are used in everyday interactions at home.
- Learning Through Play: Engage in fun activities that help reinforce sign language skills while fostering a playful and supportive learning environment.
- Songs and Games: Incorporate sign language into songs and games, making learning enjoyable for the whole family.
- Communication Tips: Practical advice on how to effectively communicate with your deaf child and integrate BSL into your family’s daily routine.
Why Participate in the Family Sign Language Course?
- Enhance Communication: Improve your ability to communicate with your deaf child, reducing frustration and strengthening family bonds.
- Support Your Child’s Development: Signing can help give your child a sense of their Deaf identity and an introduction to the Deaf community.
- Flexible Learning: The course is tailored to fit into your family’s schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
- Inclusive Environment: Whether your child is oral or signing, this course is designed to support your family’s unique communication needs.
How to Enrol: The Family Sign Language Course is open to all families of deaf children. Whether you’re new to BSL or looking to improve your skills, this course offers a supportive and engaging way to learn together as a family.
For more information or to enrol in the next session, please contact our Youth and Families team:
- Contact Information
- Email: jennie.higson@deafconnect.org.uk
- Phone: 01604 589011
Empower your family with the gift of communication—join our Family Sign Language Course today!
