Guidance

Hearing impairment (archived)

Published 6 August 2014

This guidance was withdrawn on

For the statutory guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system, please read the SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years.

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This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/special-educational-needs-sen-guide-for-service-families/hearing-impairment

This content is no longer current and was archived on 26 May 2016.

SCE supports children with hearing impairments through commissioning the services of a Consultant Teacher of the Hearing Impaired from a UK Local Authority. The teacher visits schools in NW Europe and Cyprus usually on an annual basis. As part of the support package during the visit he/she will meet and work with the child, provide support and advice to the teacher and will meet with parents.

Through the provision of a Consultant teacher of the Hearing Impaired SCE aims to:

  • promote high expectations of the educational standards hearing impaired children and young people can achieve, by promoting high-quality inclusive practice
  • enable hearing impaired children and young people to develop age-appropriate language and communication skills to maximise their educational achievements
  • ensure parents have clear and unbiased information to help them make informed decisions about their child, and to make sure that they understand the effects of hearing impairment
  • provide practical advice and support to parents, carers and schools on all aspects of language and communication
  • help children use and look after hearing aids, cochlear implants and radio aids
  • support parents’ chosen mode of communication with their child
  • help hearing impaired children develop a positive self image
  • build positive relationships with parents, carers and professionals

If you would like support from the Hearing Impairment consult please contact your school to discuss.

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