Children and young people who are deaf or have a hearing impairment
Best practice recommendations to support Children and Young People with HI.
| Short code | Description |
|---|---|
| Accessibility within the classroom environment | Environmental adjustments & adaptations. |
| Managing and maintaining personal hearing equipment | Advice and Guidance for practitioners. |
| Access to the teacher & other CYP in the lesson | Ensuring practitioners understand the learner’s needs and apply inclusive strategies |
| Deaf Identity | Suppotrt for pupils to build a strong sense of identify. |
| Friendships & social situations | Support children in identifying their own wellbeing priorities |
| Access to exams and assessments | Stay informed on best practices and legal requirements |
| Reasonable Adjustments (HI) | Legislation and responsibilties |
| Listening fatigue | The increased effort required for listening |
| Accessing spoken delivery such as video | Advice and Guidance for practitioners. |
| Difference between their verbal (BSL) and written answers | Child displays a significant difference between their verbal (BSL) and written answers |
| Language and learning difficulties | Advice and Guidance for practitioners. |
| Frequent and inconsistent spelling errors | Advice on suitable adaptations and effective strategies |
| Extra-curricular / school trips | Risk assessments, adjustments and resources |