The Support Service for d/Deaf Children & Young people assist all children and young people with an identified level of deafness to achieve their maximum potential and to acquire the necessary skills for life.
The service support successful inclusion into early years settings and schools. The team includes qualified Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People and Specialist Teaching Assistants.
The Support Service for d/Deaf Children & Young People use the National Sensory Impairment Partnership Eligibility Framework, a tool for Sensory Services which aims to guide decision-making when allocating support for individual children and young people.
Service support is dynamic and encourages close links with home, school and other agencies. We aim to build capacity in schools in meeting pupils’ needs and provide focused support in response to changing needs of children and young people.
How is a referral made?
The vast majority of children are referred to the service by Health, however we are also able to give advice and signpost parents or professionals who have any concerns about a child or young person’s hearing.
Following referral, information is shared with the school. A home and/or school visit may be arranged to assess the pupil and to gather further information.