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Core Deaf Awareness Training (October)

About this course

SenCom Support Service for d/Deaf Children and Young People offer a range of training options to help support schools and settings to meet the needs of their learners identified with varying levels of deafness. There may also be learners attending schools and settings who are awaiting audiological assessments.

There is an expectation that schools will review Deaf Awareness Training on a three yearly cycle to ensure that key staff maintain up to date training.

Aims of the course

This training would provide the participants with an essential core understanding of deafness, its impact, types of deafness, communication strategies and support strategies.

Who will benefit from this course

This course will benefit:

  • Teaching Assistants or a named person who support learners with a level of deafness
  • Teachers
  • ALNCo’s
  • Headteachers

How to apply

To request a place on this course, complete the booking form

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Course details

Course provider

Support Service for d/Deaf

Course cost

Free

Course date

21/10/2026

Course time

14:00

15:30

Course location

Online via MS Teams