About BSL Interpretations
Built around learning, practice and professional conversation
BSL Interpretations has supported sign language interpreters and translators since 2006, through training, assessment, mentoring and professional resources.
Our history
Nearly two decades of professional learning
The business has taken different forms over the years. The consistent thread is a practical approach to learning that gives people room to ask questions, test ideas and consider their own work.
- 2006BSL Interpretations established and CPD activity begins.
- 2008Training develops for in-house teams and organisations.
- 2011Interpreter training and Diploma delivery begins.
- 2012A second Diploma delivery location opens in Birmingham.
- 2018CPD provision develops further.
- 2020Online training becomes an important part of delivery.
- 2022Diploma delivery ends, with the focus moving to CPD, mentoring and endorsement.
- TodayProfessional learning and support is delivered primarily online.
What guides the work
Professional learning that connects theory and practice
BSL Interpretations was established to provide good-quality professional training for interpreters and translators. Across CPD, mentoring and NRCPD support, the aim is to make theory useful, create space for practical skills work and encourage honest professional reflection.
The work has developed from early in-person training and Diploma delivery to today’s focus on live online CPD, individual mentoring, regulated trainee support and a growing Learning Hub. BSL Interpretations is run by Stephen Ellis-Menton and works with experienced trainers whose knowledge suits each subject.
