Five-Year Plan for British Sign Language by DCMS
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport presents the plan to promote the use of BSL, effective until 2030.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has presented its five-year plan to promote the use of British Sign Language (BSL). This plan, launched in July 2025, is aligned with the BSL Act 2022, which requires ministerial departments to report on how they are promoting or facilitating the use of BSL in their public communications.
Plans and Goals of the BSL Act 2022
The BSL Act 2022 requires government departments to annually report their efforts to enhance the integration of BSL. In July 2025, these departments published a plan to increase the use of BSL until 2030. This effort was released alongside the third BSL report, summarizing the work done by the government in this area.
Annual Progress and Updates
Departments must report on their progress each year while the five-year plan is in effect. On July 15, 2026, an update covering the first year of implementation, from 2025 to 2026, was added. Additionally, on August 13, 2026, the one-year update was moved to a separate publication page.
Impact of the BSL Report
The BSL report provides a clear view of the progress made in integrating this language. Periodic updates are essential to ensure transparency and measure the effectiveness of the implemented policies.
Conclusions of the Report
The main objective is to continuously improve the use of BSL within government communications, ensuring that all areas of government move towards more inclusive communication. These reports and updates provide a robust basis for measuring progress and planning future actions.
The five-year plan not only aims to comply with the requirements of the BSL Act 2022 but also to set a higher standard of accessibility and inclusion within the public sphere of the United Kingdom.
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