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Strategies to support d/Deaf learners (October)

About this course

A practical follow-on course for those who have completed Core and Full-Day Deaf Awareness Training. This interactive session focuses on turning deaf awareness into everyday practice, with a particular emphasis on adapting resources and learning activities to better meet the needs of d/Deaf learners.

Participants will explore practical strategies, review examples of accessible resources, and have the opportunity to adapt their own materials and share ideas with colleagues to support inclusive learning environments.

Key Outcomes

  • Understand how to apply deaf awareness principles in everyday practice.
  • Identify and remove common barriers to learning for d/Deaf learners.
  • Adapt learning resources to improve accessibility and engagement.
  • Develop practical strategies to support communication and participation.
  • Increase confidence in creating inclusive learning environments.
  • Share ideas and effective practice with colleagues from a range of settings.

Who is this course for?

  • Teachers and lecturers
  • Tutors and trainers
  • Learning support staff
  • Additional Learning Needs (ALN) practitioners
  • Assessors and workplace learning providers
  • Anyone who supports or works directly with d/Deaf learners in education, training, or community settings.
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Course details

Course provider

Support Service for d/Deaf

Course date

06/10/2026

Course time

09:15

12:15

Course location

Civic Centre, Pontypool, NP4 6YB