Children and Families
Welcome to our Children and Families area
This space is designed to support families with deaf children, parents learning British Sign Language (BSL), and anyone wanting to explore the world of BSL together. Here, you’ll find engaging resources, interactive sessions, and fun ways to learn and connect as a family.
World Book Day – The Big Bang (BSL Story)
To celebrate World Book Day, enjoy this British Sign Language (BSL) storytelling video of The Big Bang.
This story has been translated into BSL to help deaf children and families enjoy reading together.
Written by Rose Ayling-Ellis, in collaboration with Katie Blackburn, Illustrated by Paddy Donnelly, and Published by DK
BSL Signed Stories
Our animated BSL signed stories bring beloved children’s tales to life through sign language.
These beautifully illustrated and engaging videos are a fantastic way for deaf children to enjoy storytelling while helping parents and siblings learn new signs in a fun and accessible way.
BSL lessons for schools – Learn British Sign Language in primary schools
RAD is proud to partner with Signature on The School of Signs , a national programme delivering structured BSL lessons for schools. Designed for Key Stage 2 pupils, the programme makes it easy to learn British Sign Language in primary schools through engaging, curriculum-aligned video content.
As a deaf-led, deaf centred organisation, RAD leads on lesson planning, on-screen teaching, and linguistic quality assurance. Our deaf teachers deliver authentic British Sign Language lessons for primary schools, ensuring children learn accurate BSL while developing awareness of deaf culture and community.
Why learn British Sign Language in school?
Learning BSL in schools is about more than learning some signs, it is about connection, empowerment confidence and understanding.
For deaf children
The School of Signs offers a chance to learn British Sign Language in a school setting, especially for those who may not have had the opportunity before. Seeing BSL on screen through strong representation by deaf role models and knowing it is part of school life helps build pride, confidence and an understanding to communicate and self-advocate.
For schools
Bringing British Sign Language into school life helps create welcoming, inclusive environments where children feel valued, understood and better connected to each other.
Growing BSL learning together
RAD continues to work with Signature to create even more BSL lessons for primary schools. Together we’re reaching more schools, more children and helping make British Sign Language a joyful part of learning.
To find out more about learning British Sign Language in schools and The School of Signs visit the website
Where play meets BSL
We’re proud to offer a unique range of British Sign Language (BSL) resources through an exciting collaboration between Let’s Sign, The School Sign Shop and The Royal Association for Deaf people.
This partnership brings together expertise in BSL education, high-quality visual design, and bespoke signage to create engaging, accessible learning tools in schools, Zoo’s, playgrounds and more. Each resource, including vibrant playmats and educational signs, is enriched with authentic BSL demonstrations provided by RAD, ensuring accuracy and promoting real-world application.
Whether you’re looking for standard resources or custom-made solutions tailored to your setting, this collaboration guarantees high-quality products designed to support inclusive communication and celebrate the beauty of BSL in any setting.