BSL Club (British Sign Language) had the wonderful opportunity to visit another school, Eastbury Primary school, that has an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for Deaf learners. It was an inspiring and enriching experience for all involved. Our pupils had the chance to put their BSL skills into action, communicating confidently with Deaf pupils and teachers. They learnt about the different resources and tools that support Deaf learners, including cochlear implants, hearing aids, headbands, and saw how they worked. It was particularly exciting to see how quickly the pupils at Eastbury could sign and our pupils tried to keep up. Our pupils also communicated with a variety of staff, including Deaf teachers and professional communicators, gaining insight into different ways of supporting and engaging with the Deaf community.
One of the highlights of the day was spending time with the pupils in their amazing playground and joining in games together. The visit ended on a high note with our pupils performing a song in BSL. Before leaving, each pupil was given a unique sign name—a special moment that made the day even more memorable. These sign names will now be used as part of their identity within the BSL Club moving forward. The whole experience was filled with joy, laughter, and pride. The teachers were incredibly impressed by how many signs the pupils already knew and how confidently they communicated.
BSL Club are looking forward to welcoming the pupils from the ARP to our school soon and to continuing the friendships and learning journey we have begun.
