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The

Sensory Support Service

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Courses

 

Academic Year 2008 - 9

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SEN Governors

Many Governors expressed an interest in understanding the needs of deaf children in mainstream and special schools.

In response to this we ran a training evening on Tuesday 5th May 2009 at our offices just off Greystoke Avenue, Westbury on Trym

 

The aim was to inform about the needs of the deaf children in their schools and give information on planning for the future in terms of Access Plans and Environmental Audits.

There was an opportunity to ask questions and we ensured they left the session knowing how to contact the Teacher of the Deaf who supports each of their schools.

 

 


 

Academic Year 2009 - 10

 

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For pupils at Key Stage 3 & 4

We are examining the possibility of providing a one-day series of workshops that would include:

 

  • Understanding your own audiology
  • A knowledge of useful environmental aids
  • Improving your study skills
  • Looking at the technology that supports you

 

      Plus an opportunity to meet and network with other pupils who share your interests.

 

 

Academic Year 2009 - 10

 

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For Teachers and Teaching Assistants ~ a one day course

“Supporting Children and Young People with Hearing Impairment in mainstream schools”

 

  • Monday 5th October 2009 - 9.30 to 3.00
  • Elmfield House (see Find Us above)
  • £50 or £80 for two from the same setting. This includes lunch and refreshments.

 

      An opportunity to learn new skills, share experiences and meet other people doing a similar job.

 

With a variety of workshops including:

 

  • Deaf Education -understanding the deaf learner and the needs of a child with a hearing loss.
  • Meet with TA’s working with our children in both KS1 / 2 and KS3 / 4
  • Cochlear Implants and FM radio systems - a practical session for those supporting children with CI’s.
  • Hearing aids and FM radio systems - a practical session for those supporting children with hearing aids.
  • Developing listening skills.
  • Supporting Literacy and Numeracy.
  • Promoting Independence and Healthy Minds.
  • Practical resources for supporting KS3 / 4

 

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The course was fully subscribed with 33 participants; SENCo’s, LSA’s, Classroom Assistants and Class Teachers  from all of the Key Stages.

 

Some comments taken from the Course Evaluation Questionnaire:

 

  • The ‘Secondary Workshop’ gave me lots of ideas and I will be passing them on to others in the school
  • I now understand the importance of issues related to self esteem for hearing impaired children.
  • “Supporting Access Across the Primary Curriculum”  workshop was excellent!
  • Learning about the social and emotional aspects of having a hearing loss was one of the most important things I will take away with me.
  • The simple strategies you gave us will make such a difference! A very relaxed and informative course.
  • I feel a lot more confident now. Great ideas for resources!
  • The language development and listening skills presentations were particularly relevant.
  • Lots of good ideas to take back with me to my school.
  • Fantastic to see the way children are supported through Transition with the use of PowerPoint and film.
  • All very well presented and at the right pace.
  • I‘m going to be assertive with the class teacher as to the importance of pre-teaching!