Testimonials

“This training has taught me how to support learners with hearing impairments in numerous ways. For example, giving them more time to process the tasks and their responses to my questions. I feel confident when working with a child with a hearing impairment, I will ensure they have the best opportunities to develop both educationally and socially.

“It was interesting to think deeply about some of the more intricate details about behaviour needs. It made me evaluate my own practice and will most likely make some adaptions in future.

“The training has helped me review my current practices - to re-evaluate some of the interventions I currently deliver and add in some additional interventions. Thus, ensuring I am better able to adapt my approach and offer the best interventions to support each individual child's needs.

“I enjoyed the course and added to my knowledge of hearing impairment that I already had. What I have learnt I will try and pass onto classes that have Hearing Impaired pupils. I will also let other staff know that I have done this course and if I can help them in any way I will.

“The training has helped me revise my knowledge and understanding of ASC and developed my awareness of appropriate interventions. Exploring SMART goals reminded me of the small steps often required to help students achieve and improved my confidence to discuss these with schools

“Through this training I have gained a far greater understanding of the HI child in a mainstream school, the importance of inclusion throughout the whole school as well as changes necessary for the HI child within the classroom environment. I am looking forward to putting my studies to good use within school very soon.

“This course has given me a greater understanding and awareness of hearing impairments and how better to support the children that I work with.

“The first section of the course with information about hearing loss and levels, the different types of hearing aid equipment and ways of assessing was useful and interesting. The case studies were interesting to watch and to hear the opinions and thoughts of young people with HI, however, I found this section to be less relevant to my role. The children in the examples were all older and more capable, whereas many of the children we see with HI have more complex needs. However, I did find it particularly useful in this instance to hear the parents’ views and to be reminded of how overwhelming it can all be at this stage and the number of professionals involved within a child's life. It has made me think about the environment in home visits and currently video calls, and the importance of joint visiting with specialist teachers and working together.