Webinar 12: Improving outcomes for deaf children and young people

In collaboration with NatSIP

Content

This course was aimed at Heads of Sensory Services and Service Managers who are not specialists in deaf education.

This session identified key elements of the role of the teacher of the deaf that will support heads of service in the planning, implementation and monitoring of support provided to deaf children and young people.

In addition the session explored the impact of deafness on learners of all ages and provide information about the specialist aspects of meeting their barriers to learning, and will also address the implications and challenges for leaders and managers of services supporting this group of children and young people.

Target Audience

HoSS/Service managers who are not specialist in deaf education

Presenters

Alison Weaver, former Head of Sensory Service and Chair of NatSIP Reference Group
Barbara Burns, Depute Head Teacher/Educational Audiologist, Accessibility and Inclusion Service, Dundee City Council
Jennifer King, Education Manager for Additional Support Needs, Educational Psychology and Inclusion within the Children and Families Service, Dundee City Council