Hearing impairment
We are:
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two qualified teachers of the deaf
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experienced in working with children who have hearing loss from birth to 19
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we work in homes, early years settings, mainstream and special schools
Our service provides support and advice on
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all aspects of hearing loss
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the inclusion of pupils with hearing loss in mainstream schools and special
schools
Our service is available to
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staff
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in early years settings
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mainstream primary and secondary schools
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special schools
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families/carers of babies and pre school deaf children
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pupils themselves, their parents/carers and staff on the implications and
management of hearing
Menu of Support
Early intervention and support for pre school deaf children and their families
Advice
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to support ‘Inclusion’ in early years and mainstream settings
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on self help strategies for children/young people
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about effective management of hearing loss at school and at home
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to support Literacy and Numeracy (including Wave 3 advice)
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on specialist resources
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about digital hearing aids, radio aids, sound field amplification systems and
cochlear implants
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about Special arrangements for SATS at all Key Stages and for GCSEs
INSET, which can be school based
Differentiation of National Curriculum
Help with IEP targets
Support for children at School Action and School Action Plus
Support for children and young people at transition
Statutory Assessment and Annual Review Advice
Provide a key link for children and families in multi-agency working
Assessment of functional use of hearing at school
Telephone advice line
Call us to discuss/arrange any of the above, including referrals, INSET etc.
Hearing Hotline Wednesday Afternoons 12:30pm - 5:00pm
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Robyn Guttner
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Tel: 020 7527 5723
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Renata Brannen
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Tel: 020 7527 5724
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