The Abi Project
Catrin & Abi are proud to be part of a BSL project that aims to support schools in their efforts to introduce BSL into the classroom.
How we support children and teachers
Introducing a new language to the classroom can be difficult. There is a lack of BSL infrastructure for children. So Catrin and Abi want to help all children to learn a language they use in every day activities and learning.
- Traditional BSL Teaching Experience
With years of BSL teaching experience, our Education Support Specialist (ESS) focuses entirely on the needs of the classroom, with learners and teachers in mind.
- Catrin & Abi Method: New BSL Teaching and Learning
We can support teachers in incorporating BSL into other lessons and aspects of learning to aid with repetition and imprinting.
- Bi, Tri, and Multilingual Learning
We know that English is not always the main language of learning, and BSL learning does not need to stop because of that. The Catrin & Abi Method can help children learn other oral languages.
How the Abi Project works
During the original Abi Project pilot, nearly 350 schools throughout North Wales’ six counties were given resources and access to the Catrin & Abi Method.
Having developed the method for teaching and supporting the classroom, we have taken the lead in expanding the training of teachers and helping children learn BSL and develop their wider SLC needs using the Catrin & Abi Method.
What Schools Get
- All schools to receive 20 Catrin & Abi Books (In Wales schools get 20 Welsh and 20 English books)
- Education Support Specialist will work with schools on advancing BSL and Sign supported learning. As well as support with internal resources such as Schemes of Work.
- Bespoke Digital resources for will be available from the Catrin & Abi website through the schools portal.
Contact us about getting support in your education environment.