{"id":31564,"date":"2025-03-13T12:46:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T12:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/?page_id=31564"},"modified":"2026-01-21T15:11:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:11:51","slug":"deaf-and-or-hard-of-hearing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/targeted\/sensory-and-physical-needs\/deaf-and-or-hard-of-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Deaf and\/or hard of hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-heading-quote clearfix \" id=\"block_acf-block-6970ecb222c02\"><div class=\"hq-outer\"><h2><span class=\"hq-heading\">What is deafness? <\/span><span class=\"hq-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"a\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\"><defs><style>.b{fill:none;stroke:#242a5f;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:4px;}.c{fill:#242a5f;}<\/style><\/defs><path class=\"b\" d=\"M74.43,1.95s2.1,26.63-23.86,43.38c-27.08,17.47-22.16,52.75-22.16,52.75\"><\/path><path class=\"b\" d=\"M54.65,83.31s16.82-24.99,37.97,0c0,0-18.26,24.27-37.97,0Z\"><\/path><line class=\"b\" x1=\"51.41\" y1=\"65.29\" x2=\"57.51\" y2=\"71.38\"><\/line><line class=\"b\" x1=\"95.45\" y1=\"65.29\" x2=\"89.35\" y2=\"71.38\"><\/line><line class=\"b\" x1=\"73.77\" y1=\"56.66\" x2=\"73.51\" y2=\"65.29\"><\/line><circle class=\"c\" cx=\"73.64\" cy=\"79.05\" r=\"6.85\"><\/circle><path class=\"b\" d=\"M7.33,19.16s24.51-7.11,19.46,15.53c0,0-1.98,7.04-6.73,8.97-3.64,1.48-1.29,7.84-1.29,7.84,0,0,1.44,6.42-3.33,7.7s-8.29-1.97-7.75-6.71\"><\/path><path class=\"b\" d=\"M30.15,13.75s9.89,1.2,6.52,13.22\"><\/path><path class=\"b\" d=\"M36.19,7.5s15.09,4.75,7.25,23.18\"><\/path><path class=\"b\" d=\"M7.18,33.81s3.78-.44,4.28,2.52c.61,3.61-.31,4.44-3.69,5.46\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span><\/h2><div class=\"hq-intro\"><p>Hearing loss and deafness happens when sound signals don\u2019t reach the brain. There are two main types: Sensorineural and Conductive hearing loss, and it is possible to have both, which is known as mixed hearing loss.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-6970ecb222c56\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\"><defs><style>.cls-1{fill:#222959;stroke-width:0}<\/style><\/defs><g id=\"Group_7793\"><path id=\"Path_2\" fill=\"#f0d85d\" stroke-width=\"0\" d=\"M17.57 2.73h24.27l16.17 16.5v23.01L41.84 60H18.41L1.48 42.24V19.23l16.09-16.5Z\"><\/path><g id=\"question-octagon\"><g id=\"Group_7792\"><path id=\"Path_6596\" d=\"M17.02.55c.35-.35.83-.55 1.32-.55h23.3c.5 0 .97.2 1.32.55l16.48 16.48c.35.35.55.83.55 1.32v23.3c0 .5-.2.97-.55 1.32L42.96 59.45c-.35.35-.83.55-1.32.55h-23.3c-.5 0-.97-.2-1.32-.55L.55 42.97A1.88 1.88 0 0 1 0 41.65v-23.3c0-.5.2-.97.55-1.32L17.02.55Zm2.1 3.2L3.75 19.12v21.75l15.38 15.38h21.75l15.38-15.38V19.12L40.88 3.74H19.13Z\" class=\"cls-1\"><\/path><path id=\"Path_6597\" d=\"M19.57 21.78c-.01.24.08.48.26.65.18.17.41.27.66.26h3.14c.52-.01.95-.41 1.01-.93.34-2.43 2.05-4.21 5.1-4.21 2.61 0 5 1.27 5 4.33 0 2.36-1.42 3.44-3.67 5.09-2.56 1.81-4.58 3.93-4.44 7.37v.8c.03.51.45.92.96.91h3.08c.52 0 .94-.41.95-.93v-.39c0-2.66 1.04-3.44 3.84-5.51 2.32-1.72 4.73-3.62 4.73-7.63 0-5.6-4.85-8.31-10.16-8.31-4.82 0-10.09 2.19-10.45 8.48Zm5.92 21.38c.05 1.96 1.68 3.5 3.64 3.45.07 0 .14 0 .2-.01 2.32 0 3.91-1.46 3.91-3.44s-1.6-3.49-3.91-3.49a3.534 3.534 0 0 0-3.82 3.23c0 .09-.01.17-.01.26Z\" class=\"cls-1\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>Identification<\/strong> &#8211; what you may see in the child or young person<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Making less than expected progress in phonics.<\/li>\n<li>Not having age-appropriate spoken language.<\/li>\n<li>Not having age-related vocabulary.<\/li>\n<li>They do not tell you when they haven\u2019t heard or understood what you have said.<\/li>\n<li>Has difficulties with social interactions.<\/li>\n<li>Has difficulty forming and maintaining relationships with peers.<\/li>\n<li>Complains about or becomes upset by loud sounds.<\/li>\n<li>Struggles to ascertain the direction of sound.<\/li>\n<li>Appear distracted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-6970ecb222cc3\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 65 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M3 4h59v56H3z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1619\"><\/path><path fill=\"#222959\" d=\"M4.434.004A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 0 4.736v50.528a4.59 4.59 0 0 0 4.434 4.74h56.132A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 65 55.264V4.736A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 60.566.004Zm1.476 6.31h53.18v47.372h-7.382v-3.155H38.41v3.155H5.91V6.314ZM32.5 18.947a4.748 4.748 0 1 0 4.432 4.738 4.592 4.592 0 0 0-4.432-4.738Zm-11.816 5.53a3.506 3.506 0 0 0 0 7 3.506 3.506 0 0 0 0-7Zm23.633 0a3.281 3.281 0 0 0-2.957 1.745 3.764 3.764 0 0 0 0 3.61 3.281 3.281 0 0 0 2.957 1.745 3.567 3.567 0 0 0 0-7.1ZM32.5 31.578a13.579 13.579 0 0 0-8.526 2.912 10.54 10.54 0 0 0-3.291-.544c-3.559 0-7.391 2.012-7.391 4.513v2.594h38.416v-2.594c0-2.5-3.832-4.513-7.391-4.513a10.548 10.548 0 0 0-3.291.544 13.579 13.579 0 0 0-8.526-2.912Z\" data-name=\"Path 6598\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>Planned<\/strong> provision in school<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Explicit instructions in phonics<\/strong> to be sure the student can say or sign the word, recognise it in print and in visual representation, discuss the word\u2019s multiple meanings, and use it in its various contexts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre and post teaching vocabulary.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Use of specialist equipmen<\/strong>t, for example hearing aids Assistive Listening devices (ALDs), soundfield systems, cochlear implants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appropriate communication method<\/strong>s, for example BSL, Sign Supported English (SSE), Cued Speech and Visual Phonics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modified resources<\/strong> as recommended by the Advisory Teacher of the Deaf.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support for speech and language development<\/strong> for social interaction, accessing education and overall wellbeing:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pragmatics<\/strong>: Practise using and understanding language in social situations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nonverbal skills<\/strong>: Talk about communicating through gestures, body language and turn taking<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rich language environment<\/strong>: Encourage exposure to language through conversations, books and everyday experiences<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check understanding and comprehension of new curriculum terms<\/strong>. Consider word lists or pre and post teaching of new words or use visual cues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promoting a positive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/deaf-or-hard-of-hearing\/deaf-identity\/\">deaf identity<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Support and opportunity to contribute to their reviews and planning meetings<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teach and practise self-advocacy skills, <\/strong>for example, the confidence to speak up if they can\u2019t hear or understand the activity, highlighting positive role models, opportunities to engage in the deaf and\/or hard of hearing community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For older pupils advice and guidance from a careers advisor<\/strong>, aware of the needs of children and young people who are deaf or hard of hearing, about preparation for adulthood and options available at post-16, work experience and independent living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-6970ecb2233fd\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 76.617 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M1.371 3h73v52h-73z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1638\"><\/path><g fill=\"#222959\"><path d=\"M46.517 13.632h19.154v5.473H46.517Z\" data-name=\"Path 6599\"><\/path><path d=\"M46.517 27.264h19.154v5.473H46.517Z\" data-name=\"Path 6600\"><\/path><path d=\"M46.517 40.896h19.154v5.473H46.517Z\" data-name=\"Path 6601\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.945 13.632h19.154v5.473H10.945Z\" data-name=\"Path 6602\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.945 27.264h19.154v5.473H10.945Z\" data-name=\"Path 6603\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.945 40.896h19.154v5.473H10.945Z\" data-name=\"Path 6604\"><\/path><path d=\"M71.144 0H5.473A5.469 5.469 0 0 0 0 5.455v49.09A5.469 5.469 0 0 0 5.473 60h65.671a5.469 5.469 0 0 0 5.473-5.455V5.455A5.469 5.469 0 0 0 71.144 0ZM5.473 5.455h30.1v49.09h-30.1Zm35.572 49.09V5.455h30.1v49.09Z\" data-name=\"Path 6625\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>Resources<\/strong> for schools<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Support services<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/request-for-access-to-send-support-guidance\/\">Request support from Devon&#8217;s Sensory or Physical Needs Team<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years\/referral-to-the-tasc-team\/\">The Transitions Adult Social Care Service (TACS)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have concerns about a child\u2019s hearing advise parent carers to book a GP appointment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Further reading and information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Resources and Information from Devon&#8217;s Sensory and Physical Needs Team (deaf and\/or hard of hearing)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/deaf-or-hard-of-hearing\/types-of-deafness\/\">Types of deafness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/deaf-or-hard-of-hearing\/types-of-deafness\/conductive-hearing-loss\/\">Conductive hearing loss<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/deaf-or-hard-of-hearing\/deaf-friendly-classroom\/\">Deaf friendly classroom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/deaf-or-hard-of-hearing\/using-your-devices-video-guides\/\">Using your devices &#8211; video guides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/deaf-or-hard-of-hearing\/top-tips\/\">Top tips for Deaf and\/or hard of hearing inclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/deaf-or-hard-of-hearing\/specialist-curriculum\/audiology-and-deafness-curriculum\/awareness-of-self\/\">Awareness of self<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/deaf-or-hard-of-hearing\/deaf-identity\/\">Deaf identity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndcs.org.uk\/documents-and-resources\/teaching-phonics-to-deaf-children-guidance-for-teachers\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaching phonics to deaf children: Guidance for teachers<\/a> | National Deaf Children&#8217;s Society<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndcs.org.uk\/documents-and-resources\/deaf-friendly-teaching-for-primary-school-staff\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Deaf-friendly teaching: For primary school staff<\/a>\u00a0 | National Deaf Children&#8217;s Society<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndcs.org.uk\/information-and-support\/professionals\/education\/secondary\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Secondary education: Information for professionals<\/a> | National Deaf Children&#8217;s Society<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/education-and-families\/send-local-offer\/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years\/preparing-for-adulthood-transitions-guide\/\">Devon&#8217;s preparing for adulthood transitions guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Resources to share with parents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/understanding-send\/sensory-and-or-physical-needs\/deaf-and-hearing-impairment-signposting\/\">Hearing impairments signposting guide<\/a> &#8211; 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