
BSL is the preferred language of between 50,000 - 70,000 people within the UK.īSL is a language in its own right. BSL has its own grammatical structure and syntax as a language it is not dependent nor is it strongly related to spoken English.

This is often known as speech, language and communication needs (SLCN): Learning Makaton and/or British Sign Language can help children with special communication and language needs to express themselves and communicate with others.Īccording to research from The Communication Trust, it is estimated that 10% of all children have long term or persistent speech, language and communication difficulties.

Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID) estimates there are 45,000 deaf children in the UK, with many more experiencing temporary hearing loss due conditions such as glue ear.
