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British Sign Language and Linguistic Access Working Group Scoping Study: Linguistic Access to Education for Deaf Pupils and Students in Scotland

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BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTIC ACCESS WORKING GROUP
SCOPING STUDY:
LINGUISTIC ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR DEAF PUPILS AND STUDENTS IN SCOTLAND
December 2007
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and do not necessarily represent those of the Scottish Government or Scottish officials.

This study is part of a wider mapping exercise undertaken by the Scottish Government’s BSL and Linguistic Access Working Group.

It presents statistical information about linguistic access to education for deaf pupils in schools, and for students in further and higher institutions within Scotland. It also explores some of the complexities of key issues relating to the data and to issues which emerged during the course of the research.

Currently available statistical information is reported as well as data from surveys undertaken as part of the study. A wide range of key informants were consulted, to provide insights into main issues within each sector, and relevant documentation was identified and explored.

The report addresses each sector individually, although there are areas of overlap between sectors – particularly between further and higher education (F&HE). Each section is followed by a list of specific recommendations. The full, detailed list of recommendations is presented at the end of the report.

This executive summary presents some of the main themes within the findings and recommendations.