British Sign Language Classes

at Donaldson's School

We are pleased to introduce our programme of Training Courses for 2014-2015.

As a centre of excellence in communication, Campus at Donaldson's and Donaldson's School are passionate about passing on our skills and expertise to companies and individuals to help them to communicate effectively with people who are deaf or have a hearing difficulty themselves. From August 2014 we will be offering a programme of Lipreading, Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language training courses.

The exciting news is that anyone eligible for an Individual Learning Account through Skills Development Scotland can get up to �200 towards the cost of their course.

Skills Development Scotland Individual Learning Account

We are a registered learning provider with Skills Development Scotland Individual Learning Accounts, which means that you may be able to get up to �200 towards the cost of our classes and training courses. To be eligible for an Individual Learning Account you must:

be aged 16 or over
not be in education, do not have a degree or above and not taking part in a National Training Programme (Modern Apprenticeship, Get Ready for Work or Training for Work)
have a gross income of �22,000 a year or less, or are on benefits

For more information on Skills Development Scotland's Individual Learning Accounts and how to apply for funding please visit the www.myworldofwork.co.uk.

British Sign Language Classes

British Sign Language (BSL) is the first and preferred language of an estimated 70,000 deaf people in the UK. Campus at Donaldson's can offer Introduction to BSL, a ten-week beginners course aimed at those who wish to learn the basics of the language; to BSL Level 1, a longer Signature certified course for those who wish to develop their communication skills even further.

The Signature BSL courses are also suitable for deaf people who want to gain a formal qualification in their native language.

Introduction to British Sign Language

The Introduction to British Sign Language course has proven to be very popular for anyone who wishes to learn the basics of British Sign Language (BSL) or get a taster session before going on to do the Signature BSL Level 1 course.

You do not require to have any previous experience of BSL, so can be open to anyone age 16 or over. It is certified by Donaldson's School and is delivered by a qualified BSL Tutor.

Course Dates for 2014/15

Tuesday 26 August to 28 October 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Thursday 4 September to 30 October 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Wednesday 11 March to 27 May 2015, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Course Fee: �150 (10 week course)

Download an application form

British Sign Language Level 1 (Signature)

The Signature British Sign Language Level 1 course is ideally designed for students who have completed the Introduction to British Sign Language course or have a basic facility with BSL. The Level 1 Course is fully accredited by Signature and is delivered by a qualified BSL Tutor.

After the course students will be able to communicate with Deaf people and BSL users using simple everyday language over a range of common topics.

You do not require to have any previous experience of BSL, so can be open to any adult.

Course Dates for 2014/15

Tuesday 18 November 2014 to 16 June 2015, 6.30pm-9pm

Thursday 20 November 2014 to 18 June 2015, 6.30pm-9pm

Course Fee: �370 (26 week course) - includes all course and examination fees

Download an application form

It's all for a good cause

All profits made from Campus at Donaldson's training courses will be reinvested into Donaldson's School and the specialist education, therapy and care of our pupils, who are deaf or have communication difficulties.

(Scottish Charity Number SC017417)

Availability on courses is limited and going fast, so contact us today.

Campus at Donaldson's
Donaldson's School

Preston Road

Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 6HZ

Tel: 01506 841900
Email: info@donaldsons.org.uk
Web: donaldsons.org.uk/training