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Preparing your deaf child for primary school

Photo: Talking about school with your child, and meeting the staff together, can help with settling in

Starting primary school will be a big change for your child, so making sure they feel ready will help them feel happy and confident. Be positive and talk or sign with them about what it will be like and all the things they will do there, so that they feel excited and less anxious about their new routine.

Start a conversation about school with your child

Tips on how to talk about starting or moving schools with your child

Getting to know the school staff together

Build relationships with staff to make sure they know how to best support your child

Know your child's education rights

Including information on what additional support they could get in the classroom

Deaf awareness

How to make sure the school staff and pupils are deaf-friendly

Learning at home

Help develop your child's language, literacy, reading and maths skills

Check they have all the technology they need

Information on equipment to help your child hear better in the classroom