Online information sessions for professionals

Each month, we'll be hosting free online information and advice sessions for professionals who support or work with deaf children and young people. Each session will be on a different topic.

During the live sessions, you'll be able to:

• learn more about supporting deaf children and young people, particularly during the current COVID-19 situation
• join discussions with other professionals
• ask questions to our experts.

Booking is essential for the online sessions as places are limited. But if you're unable to attend, you can register to watch them on-demand at a later date.

What you'll need to join our online sessions

As long as you have access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with an internet connection then you'll be able to access our online sessions using Zoom.

After registering online, you'll receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the session. A password will be provided to join the session on Zoom. Only people who have registered will be admitted into the session. The Zoom meeting will enable the chat function for the purpose of asking questions. This will be moderated.

Communication support

Closed captioning is available for all our online events as well as BSL interpreters. If you require a Welsh translation, please contact us at least a week before the session.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more, please email [email protected].

Upcoming online information sessions

Please check back soon for upcoming sessions.

Watch our previous sessions on-demand

Current Changes to Education for Deaf Children in Scotland

This session was recorded live on 2 September 2020. Register to watch the on-demand recording.

Join our expert, Alasdair O’Hara, for our live session for professionals working in Scotland.

Due to COVID-19, there have been huge changes to how children are educated. In this session, Alasdair will be giving an overview of the national picture in Scotland.

This will cover:

• what we know about the current support available for deaf children in Scotland
• the impact of the pandemic on children with Additional Support Needs
• our policy response and our advice for professionals
• the wider re-opening of schools and the implications for deaf children.

Current Changes to Education for Deaf Children in Northern Ireland

This session was recorded live on 27 August 2020. Register to watch the on-demand recording.

Join our expert, Alasdair O’Hara, for our live session for professionals working in Northern Ireland.

Due to COVID-19, there have been huge changes to how children are educated. In this session, Alasdair will be giving an overview of the national picture in Northern Ireland.

This will cover:

• what we know about the current support available for deaf children in Northern Ireland
• the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with Special Educational Needs
• our policy response and our advice for professionals
• the wider re-opening of schools and the implications for deaf children.

Current Changes to Education for Deaf Children in England

This session was recorded live on 1 July 2020. Register to watch the on-demand recording. 

Join our expert, Ian Noon, for our first live session for professionals working in England.

Due to COVID-19, there have been huge changes to how children are educated. In this session, Ian will be giving an overview of the national picture in England.

This will cover:

• what we know about the current support available for deaf children in England
• the implications of school closures - in particular, providing online remote support and the impact on children with Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plans
• our policy response and advice for professionals
  the wider re-opening of schools and the implications for deaf children.

Current Changes to Education for Deaf Children in Wales

This session was recorded live on 3 July 2020. Register to watch the on-demand recording. 

Join our expert, Debbie Thomas, for our first live session for professionals working in Wales.

Due to COVID-19, there have been huge changes to how children are educated. In this session, Debbie will be giving an overview of the national picture in Wales.

This will cover:

• what we know about the current support available for deaf children in Wales - in particular, the impact on children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs
• our policy response and advice for professionals
• the implications for deaf children in Wales with plans for the autumn term.