Signing is becoming more and more popular in schools as research and experience shows that children learn, participate and retain information better when multiple senses are involved. 

 

Sign2Learn  teachers use signs from British Sign Language (BSL) in Early Years and schools to

  • promote better communication,
  • build a larger word bank,
  • facilitate more effective Learning
  • increase confidence 
  • improve literacy skills, complementing other programmes such as 'Letters and Sounds'
  • create calmer Learning environments through Behaviour Management signs
  • bring meaning to everyday activities with our inclusive methods

 

Because we use BSL, children who are using a signing system have instant access to communication.  As the signs often look like what they represent (see the sign 'cat' , see below), children with English as a second language are instantly involved.  Our research has shown that, whilst all children have made amazing progress when Signing was introduced, children with EAL (English as an additional language) benefitted most from this. (See 'Research')

Sign Language for
Early Years and Schools
In partnership with :
Sign2Learn will be at this year's EECERA Conference to showcase the highly successful 'Oral Storytelling Project' produced in partnership with Luton Borough Council.
sign2learn001001.gif
Click on the logo to read our recently published article!