Home working
Structure; pros and cons The pros, of course, are very clear: flexibility, undeniable autonomy and a commute that consists of walking down the hallway, perhaps a flight of stairs or a stroll to...
May 24, 2021
VLP2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this years Visual Language Professionals conference happened online. This excellent, virtual experience is down to the hard work of the members involved – they made it happen! Creating...
March 25, 2021
Televising UK Parliament
The first proceedings to be televised of UK Parliament were, the Debate on the Address in November 1989, and the first televised speech which was by Ian Gow, a Conservative opponent of the...
January 15, 2021
Building confidence
Professional confidence Bringing into consciousness some of our unconscious responses to work situations can be helpful in exploring our professional confidence. I recently joined a number of my colleagues in a few workshops,...
December 10, 2020
Effective, Reflective Practice
Where do you seek professional support? Peer support isn’t always apparent in the profession of sign language interpreting. However, support occurs informally and on an ad hoc basis all the time. But, did...
October 30, 2020
Remote Interpreting: the future?
Remote working does not replace face to face interpreting! Is remote interpreting right for our profession? Sometimes! Is remote interpreting right for you? Maybe! Is working remotely right for every assignment? No! What...
September 25, 2020
Feedback Matters
Feedback promotes personal and professional growth. Feedback is about listening actively, taking the time to analyse, and then thinking of the best possible solution to perform better. Effective feedback, both positive and negative,...
August 10, 2020
Interpreting Process
Interpreting Interpreting is a complex task. It requires the interpreter to select the right word/sign for a translation instantly and without fail. There is no opportunity to edit; no margin for error. To...
July 3, 2020
UK Government daily COVID-19 briefings
Both Sam Taylor, Head of Live News and Broadcasting and Chris Cook, Creative Director BBC News said… “…our thanks [signing team] for the tremendous work throughout the last 3 months – it’s been...
June 17, 2020
Continuing Professional Development
Interpreter Life Engaging in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ensures that both academic and practical qualifications do not become out-dated or obsolete; allowing individual interpreters to continually ‘up skill’ or ‘re-skill’ themselves, regardless of...
May 19, 2020
