Consideration is currentlybeing given to how the impact of this pioneering course can be best harnessed.We understand that the Scottish Qualifications Authority will have in placea Professional Development Award in tutoring British Sign Language by early nextyear.Funding has been providedfor two voluntary organisations to enable them to have their BSL qualificationscredit rated onto the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) so thatBSL learners become part of the national framework.