Eduqas supports Department for Education’s initiative to create a GCSE in British Sign Language

Today, the Department for Education (DfE) has announced their intention for awarding bodies to deliver a GCSE in British Sign Language.  Eduqas welcomes this decision and has committed to developing this new qualification.

Commenting on the announcement, Ian Morgan, Chief Executive, Eduqas, said:

"As one of England’s largest exam boards, Eduqas is committed to supporting the development of a new GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL); this builds on exciting work also underway in Wales to design a new GCSE BSL for WJEC students by September 2026.

"Equality and inclusion matter to us, and we’re confident that this pioneering new GCSE will boost the profile of the language and play an important role in increasing the number of speakers from all communities.

"We look forward to working closely with teachers, learners and subject experts to create a qualification that is engaging, relevant, and fit for the future."

Development on this new GCSE will commence once the approval criteria has been agreed by our regulator in England, Ofqual.

For updates on this exciting development, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.