British Sign Language (BSL Sample Clauses

British Sign Language (BSL. The College is aware that the SFC is committed to supporting the implementation of the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015. As such NESCol has considered its role in fulfilling the ambitions contained with the BSL National Plan 2017-23 and has developed, in liaison with Deaf Action, a British Sign Language College Action Plan for the period 2018-2024. The College’s Action Plan details clear guidance, objectives and actions relating to the support of BSL users setting out on their College journey and all the way through their studies and transition to higher education or employment. In order to develop and progress in this area the College has consulted with the region’s two local authorities, local universities, North East Sensory Services (NESS), Sign Language Interpreters (SLIs), and NESCol students and staff. This first version of the Plan outlines the actions the College will take between October 2018 and June 2020 when the first National Progress Report is required. Gaelic Scottish Government statistics indicate that there are 1,628 Gaelic speakers in Aberdeen City and 1,397 in Aberdeenshire. This represents 0.6% of the regional population (and 5.2% of the total Gaelic speakers in Scotland). During the planning period, in order to ensure that the College contributes to the aims of the current National Gaelic Language Plan (NGLP), the College’s Business & Community Development, and Marketing & Communications Teams will examine evidence on Gaelic use, and demand for use and learning across North East Scotland. The College does not currently offer any Gaelic provision and work will also be undertaken to identify if the regional has unmet demand for provision, such as Gaelic for Beginners. Opportunities for All Commitments, strategies and evidence of progress Measure of progress
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British Sign Language (BSL. The University is in the process of developing a BSL plan and will be participating in Scottish Government workshops that are designed to promote understanding of the national plan and what is expected of institutions. We are also taking steps to ensure that appropriate assistance is available e.g. provision of hearing loops and access to learning materials including lectures consistent with the recently agreed accessible and inclusive learning policy.
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British Sign Language (BSL. The University has developed a British Sign Language Plan aligned to the Scottish Government National Plan. The implementation of the plan will be governed through the Disability Equality Group and the Equality and Diversity Strategy Committee.
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British Sign Language (BSL. The College is aware that the SFC is committed to supporting the implementation of the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015. As such NESCol has considered its role in fulfilling the ambitions contained with the BSL National Plan 2017-23. The College has been liaising with Deaf Action to consider the most meaningful way it can identify and implement approaches which seek to address the most pertinent actions within the seventy that are identified with the Plan. At the time of writing the College was awaiting confirmation from Deaf Action of what additional support could be made available to support its BSL Plan-related activities. It is anticipated that this will include assistance through: · The SFC’s Steering Group for Colleges; · Deaf Action’s own support for the college sector and, · The possible development of a regional co-delivered consultation with the deaf community in the North East of Scotland and involving Deaf Action, the College and its partner universities. Gaelic Scottish Government statistics indicate that there are 1,628 Gaelic speakers in Aberdeen City and 1,397 in Aberdeenshire. This represents 0.6% of the regional population (and 5.2% of the total Gaelic speakers in Scotland). During AY2015-16, the College carried out a survey of its staff to determine a baseline of fluent Gaelic speakers. 45% of College staff responded to the survey with two self-identifying as fluent Gaelic speakers and a further six as having basic Gaelic language skills. The College will continue to promote local Gaelic activities to staff and students to contribute to the aims of the National Gaelic Language Plan (NGLP). Opportunities for All The College continues to meet its commitments, together with other partners, to addressing the Government’s policy for ‘Opportunities for All’ as a core part of the College’s curriculum offer. In AY2016-17 56.5% of the College’s credits were generated by learners on full- time programmes who were aged 16-19 years old. The College aims to increase this proportion to 60% by AY2018-19. The overall total of the College’s credits generated for all modes of delivery by learners aged 16-19 was 70%. In the context of schools aiming to increase the number of pupils who stay on in 5th and 6th year, the College does not anticipate that its activity for this age group can increase much further. The College is committed to developing new partnerships with schools, university partners and employers to deliver a still broader range of v...
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