POST-SCHOOL TRANSITION PACK FOR DEAF LEARNERS
This pack is designed to support deaf young people as they leave school. It provides useful information and support services relevant to deaf young people in Scotland.
- Post school transition
In this section, you will find links to information about: employment and work; apprenticeships; further and higher education:
- Post 16 Education – Post-16 education in Scotland | National Deaf Children’s Society
- Employment and work
- Online guide to finding out about your rights as a deaf young person and how to get support at work:
- Employment and work | National Deaf Children’s Society
- My World of Work
- A useful online guide for career choices:
- My World of Work
- Skills Development Scotland
- National skills body supporting you to develop and apply your skills for work
- Skills Development Scotland
- Access to work
- Government grant scheme which helps people with a disability to start or remain in employment- it can provide financial and practical support for deaf people
- Access to work
- Apprenticeships
- Information and advice about foundation, modern and graduate apprenticeships:
- Apprenticeships in Scotland | Apprenticeships.scot
- Skills Development Scotland-modern apprenticeships
- Higher Education:
- Information and advice for deaf young people considering applying for university (Higher Education).
- NDCS- Higher Education
Further Education:
Information and advice for deaf young people studying at college (Further Education).
General Transition information:
Principles of Good Transitions – Scottish Transitions Forum
Grants and funding:
Personal Independence Payment (PIP): What PIP is for – GOV.UK
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) – SAAS – Funding
Finance:
2. Grants and Funding
Below you will find links to possible funding options that may be available to you/your child. The links give information about funding options, eligibility and possible grants. The information is Scotland specific.
- NDCS advice – https://www.ndcs.org.uk/information-and-support/money-and-benefits/
- https://www.ndcs.org.uk/information-and-support/money-and-benefits/scotland/
- Benefits in Scotland
- https://www.ndcs.org.uk/information-and-support/money-and-benefits/scotland/
- Adult Disability Payment – https://www.mygov.scot/adult-disability-payment
- Age 16 and above
- https://www.ndcs.org.uk/information-and-support/money-and-benefits/scotland/adult-disability-payment/
- Advice from NDCS
- Really useful
- Independent Living Fund – Independent Living Fund | ILF Scotland
- Age 16 or over
- Living independently
- CANNOT apply yourself
- Independent Living Fund Scotland – Transition Fund | ILF Scotland
- Age between 16 and 25
- support to try new activities and experiences
- up to £4000 for one year
- Open to new applicants only
- Currently takes 20 weeks to process
- SAAS – https://www.saas.gov.uk/guides/disabled-students-allowance
- Disabled Student Allowance
- Social or communication impairment
- Non-medical personal help allowance could include BSL interpreter or note takers/scribes
TRUST FUNDS – may be useful for pupils who need funding for uni courses etc.
- Register of Education Endowments – https://www.saas.gov.uk/full-time/register-of-education-endowments
- Lightening Reach – https://www.lightningreach.org/
3. Finance and Money Management
The following document includes links to financial areas such as, spending, saving, borrowing, debt, insurance, student finance & future planning deaf children and young people.
- Money and Me – Young Scot
- Information for young people about managing money, debt and budgeting for the future.
- Your Money Matters – Scotland Edition – Young Enterprise & Young Money
- A teaching resource that covers a range of financial matters. Chapter 4 covers – Moving on from School.
- Money management – BATOD
- Links to information about savings, borrowing and managing bank accounts.
4. Audiology Management
In this section, you will find links to help you to look after your audiology equipment. There are also links to the Audiology Services in Crosshouse and Ayr and how to reorder supplies.
Audiology Departments – Audiology – NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Ordering replacement hearing aid batteries – NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Hearing aid repairs and battery services – NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Use and maintenance of hearing aids – NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Includes links for different aids
- Video link for how to change the tubing in your earmould
- AYR – (01292) 610555
- CROSSHOUSE – (01563) 827279
- CI Service – (01563) 827080/827323
How to Order replacement parts for you aids – NHSAAA Audiology Form QR code to access the form through your phone
Cleaning and Maintenance, Troubleshooting and ‘How to’ guides
NHS – How to change the tubing in your earmould
Troubleshooting BTE Hearing Aids
Phonak – How to…
- How to clean a hearing aid with earmould
- other types of hearing aid maintenance videos on RIGHT of page
- How to use a Roger Touchscreen
- How to use a Roger Pen
- How to use a Roger Partner Mic
- How to use myPhonak app
- link to lots of different videos on RIGHT of page
- Troubleshooting/Support
- Troubleshooting – no sound coming from aid
Cochlear
- Cochlear Nucleus Processors
- Link takes you to Cochlear Nucleus main page
- Select individual device for further information on maintenance and linking to other devices
- Baha® 7 Sound Processor device support
- Several videos to help you with setup, maintenance and linking with other devices
- Mini Mic User Guide
- Pairing Nucleus 8 with the MiniMic
- Pairing Nucleus 8 with Apple Device
- Pairing Nucleus 8 with Android Device
Oticon
MED-EL
- MED-EL SONNET 3 – Pairing with iOS
- Hands on with MED-EL SONNET 3
- Links to several videos including recharging batteries, linking to different devices and streaming audio
AdHear – several videos covering placement, personalisation etc.
5. Internet Safety
Internet safety has become an integrative part of everyday life. This document signposts deaf children and young people to a range of links, providing information on areas such as privacy settings, keeping your personal details private and reporting online abuse.
- Anti- Bullying Alliance –
- Childline –
