Inclusive communication through British Sign Language (BSL) training for individuals and organisations across the UK
Helping build confidence, understanding and meaningful connection through British Sign Language (BSL)
There are 12 million people with hearing loss across the UK, that’s around one in three of us
An estimated 900,000 people in the UK have severe or profound hearing loss.
By 2035, we estimate there’ll be around 14.2 million people with hearing loss across the UK.
Our Deaf Awareness Training
At Study Sharpe, we provide British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Awareness training to help organisations understand the importance and value of inclusive communication within their business operations. helping them meet the requirements of the Equality Act while creating welcoming environments for both staff and the communities they serve. We do this by delivering tailored Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language (BSL) training courses and support services.
We deliver Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language (BSL) training, alongside practical support services, to help employees communicate more effectively and confidently with d/Deaf people in everyday interactions.
Our training is designed for organisations and individuals working in customer-facing and front-line roles, including sectors such as healthcare, , construction, public services, education, institutions, and hospitality — where clear, accessible communication is essential.
Through our BSL and Deaf Awareness training, we help reduce the barriers that can exist between hearing and d/Deaf people, supporting more confident, respectful, and effective communication in both social and professional settings.
No previous knowledge or experience is required. Our courses are accessible to organisations and individuals who wish to develop Deaf Awareness skills and begin learning British Sign Language (BSL) in a supportive and inclusive way.
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35% of business leaders surveyed in a YouGov poll don’t feel confident about employing a person with hearing loss.
Hearing loss can lead to withdrawal from social situations, emotional distress, and depression. Research shows that it increases the risk of loneliness, but only for those who don’t wear hearing aids.
70% of people with hearing loss who responded to a survey said that hearing loss sometimes prevented them from fulfilling their potential at work.
Our Services
British Sign Language (BSL) Training for Organisations
We provide British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Awareness training for organisations seeking to improve accessibility, inclusion, and communication across customer-facing and front-line services.
Our training supports businesses and public-sector organisations to build confident, respectful communication with d/Deaf people, helping teams understand both the practical use of BSL and the wider context of Deaf culture and awareness.
We work with organisations across a range of sectors, including healthcare, recruitment, construction, public services, education, institutions, and hospitality, where inclusive communication is essential to service delivery and compliance with the Equality Act.
Training can be tailored to the needs of individual teams, roles, and environments, ensuring learning is relevant, practical, and directly applicable.
British Sign Language (BSL) Training for Individuals
We also offer British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Awareness training for individuals who wish to develop their communication skills and understanding in a supportive, inclusive setting.
Our courses are suitable for people with no previous experience and are designed to help learners build confidence, reduce communication barriers, and develop practical BSL skills for everyday and professional use.
Whether learning for personal development, professional interest, or to better support d/Deaf family members, our training provides a welcoming starting point for anyone wishing to learn British Sign Language.
- Targeted and focused training for key workers and frontline staff
- Individual/personal and family support
- 1:1 pre level 1 and Level 1 BSL Signature Approved tutorial support
- Fully supported online teaching and remote learning courses for teams and individuals
Construction
Education
Healthcare
Hospitality
Leisure Facilities
Professionals
Public Services
Sports Clubs
Young People
There are 50,000 children with hearing loss in the UK. Around half are born with hearing loss while the other half lose their hearing during childhood.
More than 40% of people over 50 years old have hearing loss, rising to 70% of people over the age of 70.
We estimate that there are at least 24,000 people across the UK who use British Sign Language (BSL) as their main language (although there are likely to be more that we don’t know about).
Clients
Blog
What is BSL?
British Sign Language (BSL) is the prime or preferred language of many Deaf people in the UK.
What is the difference between teaching BSL and Deaf Awareness training?
BSL teaching gives you the skills to learn the language, while Deaf Awareness training provides the context and skills needed to be inclusive with that language when using it, whether that is in the community or at work.
Is GSV (Gay Sign Variant) a dying language?
It was fascinating to read a recent BBC article that focused on GSV (Gay Sign Variant) being kept alive by two Deaf drag queens during the Edinburgh Festival this year.