Get Informed online workshops
We believe that deaf children are amazing and can do anything. We also know that access to great information is vital to support them along the way.
That’s why we are running these Get Informed workshops for children aged 8 to 14. We'll cover helpful topics such as starting secondary school, using technology, and how to manage feelings.
Upcoming online workshops
Get Informed: Dealing with Challenges at School
- Tuesday 5 October
- on Zoom
- 8 to 11 year olds: 5pm to 6.30pm
- 12 to 14 year olds: 7pm to 8.30pm
Is your child struggling to settle back into school after the holidays? Perhaps they are finding it difficult to make friends, or their peers and teachers aren't showing good deaf awareness.
This session is designed to help your child reflect on their experiences and find solutions to problems they are facing in school.
We will cover topics like:
- being deaf in a hearing school
- making friends and dealing with bullies
- deaf awareness
- confidence
- using technology at school.
Young people will have the chance to share their experiences and get advice from experts, as well as their peers.
Get Informed: Being Independent and Travelling About
- Thursday 14 October
- 4.30pm to 6pm
- on Zoom
- recommended for deaf young people aged 8 to 14.
Would your child like to learn more about independent travel? This session will cover how they can develop their confidence and learn some tools for travelling independently, whether that’s going to school, visiting friends and family, or taking part in a new activity.
Get Informed: Dealing with Tiredness
- Saturday 13 November
- 10.30am to 12 noon
- on Zoom
- recommended for deaf young people aged 8 to 14.
Does your child struggle with feeling tired? Do they tell you they feel more tired than their hearing friends? They are not alone!
We invite your child to this event to meet with others who also struggle with feeling tired. We'll explore why they might feel this way, and share some practical advice to help.
More information: what your child will need to join us
These workshops will be on Zoom. As long as your child has access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with an internet connection, they will be able to take part.
Once your child's place is confirmed, we’ll send out all the information they need to join us.
Communication support
Closed captioning and British Sign Language interpreters will be available.
Meet the hosts
Arran, Amy and Siobhan from our Enablement team will be on hand at our workshops to answer any questions.
Got a topic you'd like us to cover?
If there is a topic that you or your child would like us to cover, we'd love to know about it! Please send any ideas or questions to [email protected].
