New signs on playtime in playgrounds

Children at playgrounds around Leeds are being encouraged to learn sign language as new fun educational boards are installed.

- by Harriet Sutton

Funded by the National Deaf Children's Society, two boards have been put up at 10 playgrounds, showcasing the British Sign Language (BSL) fingerspelling alphabet and a selection of helpful words when playing.

A Leeds Council spokesperson said: “Early years can have a profound impact on deaf children’s language and social skills.

“And the aim is that the signs will improve and encourage interaction between all children through playful interaction in the playgrounds.”