About The Culture Academy
The Culture Academy is the dedicated training platform of DCLS, created to deliver high‑quality, accessible, CPD‑accredited training for modern organisations.
Our Mission
The Culture Academy believes training should be high‑quality, accessible, inclusive, practical, and evidence‑based. Samantha Pearsall ensures all BSL content is produced by appropriately qualified freelance Deaf professionals, guaranteeing cultural accuracy and lived‑experience‑informed communication.
DCLS provides access to the InVision BSL platform, supporting BSL users, hard‑of‑hearing learners, and Deafblind participants.
Accessible
Every course is built with BSL translation, subtitles, voiceover, and high‑contrast modes as standard.
Inclusive
Training designed to reach every learner, including BSL users, hard‑of‑hearing, and Deafblind participants.
Evidence‑Based
Content grounded in professional practice, legislation, and real‑world experience.
Practical
Skills and knowledge that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
Compliance & Certification
High‑quality
Accessible
Inclusive
Practical
Evidence‑based
Powered by DCLS
The Culture Academy is the training arm of DCLS, led by Samantha Pearsall — a former Head of Social Care, CMgr FCMI business consultant, and qualified Level 5 Safeguarding practitioner.