Children being taught sign language in Cumbrian primary school

Pupils at a school in Barrow are learning British Sign Language as it has become one of the first in the county to introduce sign language to its curriculum.

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School decided to introduce lessons to accommodate student Phoenix, who is hearing-impaired.

Janice Lippet, who is deaf, works alongside teachers to deliver the lessons.

"It's fantastic that they've got this opportunity and it's great for them for the future if they meet any deaf person," said Janice.

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