‘Lost generation’ of deaf children falling a grade behind at GCSE
A ‘lost generation’ of deaf children are falling a whole grade behind their hearing classmates and most leave school with less than a grade 4/C…
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New resources for colleges to benefit deaf children using English as an additional language
New resources for nurseries, schools and colleges to benefit 6,500 deaf children using English as an additional language Around 6,500 deaf children in the UK…
Nine out of 10 parents fear for their deaf child’s future amid crisis decimating the SEND system
Nine out of ten parents of deaf children are worried about the future of their child’s support at school, a new survey has revealed. The…
Deaf children fall behind at school as staff caseloads soar
Deaf children fall behind at school as staff caseloads soar New analysis highlights the deepening crisis facing deaf children’s education, with rising caseloads and recruitment…
National Deaf Children’s Society responds to head teachers marching on Downing Street
Responding to the head teachers marching on Downing Street, Ian Noon, Head of Policy and Research at the National Deaf Children’s Society, said: “Head teachers from…
Deaf young people not achieving same FE qualifications as hearing peers
Data published by the Department for Education yesterday (Thursday 30 March) shows deaf young people in England are still failing to achieve the same qualifications…
Sign language recognised as English equivalent for deaf apprentices
Deaf young people who use British Sign Language (BSL) will have equal opportunities to complete apprenticeships, following policy changes announced today by Robert Halfon MP.…
More interpreters are needed for deaf people says Malcolm Bruce MP
A leading MP is calling on businesses and workplaces to offer employees basic sign language classes to offset the severe shortage of sign language interpreters…