Introduction to Deaf Awareness
Free, CPD-accredited online learning to learn the basics of deafness and how to communicate with deaf children and young people.
This CPD-accredited online learning is the perfect place to start improving your deaf awareness.
In 15 minutes, you’ll learn about:
- some of the challenges faced by deaf children and young people when communicating with hearing people
- strategies to make lip-reading easier
- the basics of British Sign Language (BSL), including fingerspelling and greeting signs
Start the course
Register or login to our training hub to begin the module.
Start the course (NDCS training hub)
Continue your learning
Once you feel confident with the basics covered in this online module, explore more online learning to develop your understanding:
- Introduction to Childhood Deafness (CPD accredited)
- Introduction to Temporary Hearing Loss (Glue Ear) (CPD accredited)
- Supporting Children with a Suspected Hearing Loss in the Early Years
- Technology for Inclusion and Independence (CPD accredited)
- The Impact of Bullying on Deaf Children and Young People (CPD accredited)
- Deaf Friendly Activities
- Social Care Needs of Deaf Children and Young People
- Working with Deaf Children and Young People
Bespoke deaf awareness packages
Want training customised to your school, hospital or organisation? Fill out the form to tell us about what you need, and a member of our team will be in touch.
Train your team
We can provide online learning for your organisation to host on your own learning management system. Enquire by emailing training@ndcs.org.uk.
Contact us
If you have a question about this online learning course, please email training@ndcs.org.uk.