Supporting Children with a Suspected Hearing Loss in the Early Years
Deaf children can do anything other children can do, given the right support from the start. Good support in the early years will help deaf children reach their full potential.
Find out about our new and improved online learning course for early years practitioners.
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Details
Cost: Free
Duration: This course has four 15-minute modules. You're welcome to work through them at your own pace and revisit them anytime in the future.
Course overview
Effective language and communication skills lie at the heart of deaf children’s development and social and emotional wellbeing. That’s why identifying a suspected hearing loss and knowing what to do is so important.
This series of modules has been developed for all mainstream early years practitioners. You'll learn to recognise the signs of hearing loss, provide support and improve the listening environment in your setting.
No previous experience of deafness is needed.
What you'll learn
By the end of these modules, you’ll be able to:
- identify the stages of typical listening and attention development
- recognise the impact of hearing loss on young children
- recognise some signs of hearing loss
- confidently share your concerns with parents and relevant professionals
- use strategies to improve the listening environment
- identify improvements you can make to your setting
- identify improvements you can make to your professional practice
Continue your learning
Explore more online learning:
- Introduction to Childhood Deafness (CPD accredited)
- Introduction to Temporary Hearing Loss (Glue Ear) (CPD accredited)
- 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 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 course, please email training@ndcs.org.uk.