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Welcome to the British Sign Language Society at Canterbury Christ Church University! The aim of the BSL society is to learn British Sign Language in order to create a more inclusive environment for BSL users not only within the university, but within the Canterbury Community too! *Society of the Year 2024*

 

Level 1 Award in British Sign Language 2024/25

We are pleased to announce the continuation of the Level 1 Award in British Sign Language Course for the academic year 2024/25, delivered in partnership with Palm Deaf BSL Training.

This course is available to both staff and students at CCCU and leads to an accredited qualification upon successful completion.

Course Information Guide

The Level 1 Award in British Sign Language Course Information Guide 24/25 is a comprehensive guide about the beginner BSL course offered by the British Sign Language Society in collaboration with Palm Deaf BSL Training. It provides full details on the course structure, accreditation, key dates, application process, and fees.

View Guide (Adobe PDF document (.pdf), size 205.18 KB)

Application Form

Apply Here (Google Forms)

 

Our Committee (23/24):

President: Lily Pierce

Vice-President (and Wellbeing) - Sonya Huggins

Treasurer: David Gordon-Young

Social Media Officer - Emily Birtwisle

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Your Information

Thanks for your interest in this membership, we look forward to welcoming you soon.  

So you can enjoy the full benefits of membership your name, university username, email, and membership status may be shared with the elected committee of this group, the University, and any relevant or affiliated parties such as British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS), other national governing bodies, and Distinctive Bars.  This is to ensure an excellent experience and fulfil our contractual obligations as part of this purchase.

By continuing with this membership purchase you agree to Christ Church Students’ Union sharing your data in this way.  If you have questions on how your data will be used, see our Data Protection information.

Medical Disclaimer

When purchasing your membership, we need you to share any pre-existing medical conditions, illnesses or injuries by completing this form. This will enable us to provide support to you throughout your time involved in sports clubs and societies. We need you to keep us updated if any circumstances change. 

Once you have shared this information, we will ask you to gather medical evidence showing that doctors have signed you off and have given you the go ahead to participate. It helps us work with our insurance provider to ensure we are all covered and of staff to make sure your needs are met. If you need support in gathering the medical evidence, then a member of staff can contact you, once you have completed the form.

Any information you give us will only be shared with Christ Church Sport, Christ Church Students’ Union, and the president of your committee. This helps ensure your safety and risk assessments to mitigate any issues.