Following feedback from colleagues requesting longer-term support to consolidate and develop their signing skills, we are delighted to share details of a new series of Signalong Refresher Sessions being trialled this term.
These sessions are designed for education staff who have previously attended a Signalong Introduction Workshop and would like additional opportunities to practise, revisit and build confidence in using signs within their daily work.
Running weekly on Thursday afternoons from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, the sessions will begin after the October break and continue through to December. Each session will focus on practising core vocabulary introduced during the introductory workshops, alongside a selection of seasonal and topic-specific signs that can be applied immediately within learning and teaching contexts.
The aim is to support colleagues to:
- Consolidate and retain core Signalong vocabulary
- Increase confidence in using signs in everyday interactions
- Extend their signing repertoire through relevant seasonal themes
- Strengthen inclusive communication approaches within their settings
Autumn Refresher Programme
🎃 29 October – Halloween Signs (joining link)
🎆 5 November – Fireworks Signs (joining link)
❄️ 12 November – Winter Signs (joining link)
🏠 19 November – Daily Routine Signs (joining link)
🎄 3 December – Christmas Signs (joining link)
🎁 10 December – Christmas Holiday Signs (joining link)
Please note that there will be no session on 26 November due to a prior commitment.
Who Can Attend?
These refresher sessions are intended for colleagues who are already using Signalong and have attended an introductory workshop.
Staff who have not yet completed a Signalong Introduction Workshop are encouraged to do so before attending the refresher sessions. Information will follow shortly on a new Signalong Introduction workshop.
Joining the Sessions
Bookings can be made through Business World.
We hope these sessions will provide a supportive and informal opportunity to practise signing skills regularly, helping colleagues to build confidence and continue developing inclusive communication strategies across their settings.
A huge thank you to Lucy Benjamin for piloting this initiative, and we look forward to seeing many colleagues join the sessions throughout the term.
