Consultation on the Draft British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan 2017-2023: EasyRead version

We are seeking views on improving public services for BSL users.


Early Years

Goal Two: Children in their Early Years

Families and carers of Deaf or Deafblind children will be given information about BSL and services for Deaf people. They will also be offered training in signing to children.

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Scottish Ministers will reach these goals by doing the following:

8. Make sure information is given about BSL and Deaf culture for new parents whose baby is diagnosed as deaf.

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9. Promise to give support for families and carers with D/deaf and Deafblind children age 0-5 years old to learn BSL.

10. Make sure that families of D/deaf and Deafblind children have access to BSL support and information.

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11. Make sure that all children can have happy play experiences.

12. Give information and access to early years services for parents who use BSL.

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13. Look at the best ways of bringing together children who use BSL.

Goal Two: Children in their Early Years

Questions

Do you think these are the right goals?

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Yes

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No

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Please tell us why?

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Is there anything else you want to tell us about Children in their Early Years goals?

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Contact

Email: Hilary Third

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