Pupils follow the national curriculum core subjects and options, usually in mainstream classes, with additional support in lessons from Teachers of the Deaf, Educational Communicators or Special Support Assistants.
We discuss every pupil’s option choices with them and their parents before final decisions have to be made to ensure that pupils follow a broad and challenging but manageable curriculum with sufficient time for additional support.
All pupils will have tutorials in the Resource Base to consolidate what they have learned in class, for additional speech and language work and auditory training, and to enable hearing aids and radio aids to be checked.
HOME LEARNING
Pupils will be set home learning each week for subjects studied in the Resource Base and will be offered assistance with any subject that they have difficulties with, either in tutorial time or at workshops after school.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Pupils will be encouraged to join in clubs and activities after school, including revision sessions and the Resource Base workshop and sign language classes, and to take part in trips organised by subject departments. Information is given to pupils about external agencies for deaf people, including those which provide opportunities for pupils to join in activities for young deaf adults.
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP
- Keep staff informed via the Home School Book or by phone of your son/daughter’s achievements out of school and of any concerns or queries you may have
- Discuss the work that has been done at school
- Always be positive about the progress being made and celebrate achievements
- Encourage the student to read regularly and discuss what has been read
- Work through any speech and language programmes provided
- Encourage your son/daughter to join in clubs and activities at school and in the home area
with deaf and/or hearing youngsters
- Expect the pupil to complete home learning to the best of their ability on the evening it is set
- Expect that full and effective revision takes place prior to tests and examinations
- Ensure that you and your son/daughter are aware of the examination and coursework requirements for each course and that the coursework timetable and deadlines are met
- Encourage the pupil to participate in visits organised by subject departments
- Attend the annual review of the statement and help the student in working towards the targets agreed at the meeting and in their Individual Education Plan.
STAFF
Head of the Resource Base for Hearing Impaired Pupils – Kelvin Fisher
Parents should report any concerns to Mr Fisher or to the Resource Base teacher with day-to-day responsibility for their child. Our direct phone line is 01268 780299.
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