Deaf Awareness / Support

The Teachers of the Deaf team are offering the following Professional Learning this session:

 

 

Informed

 

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Deaf awareness Strategies for the setting and classroom

Meet the team and explore :

What is deafness ?

 

What technology do pupils have?

 

What strategies can help deaf learners in the setting?  

For all staff including private nurseries where appropriate

16th September 2026

 

4.00 – 5.15pm

Booking through Business World

For more info or bespoke bookings: 

Amy.Murray@scotborders.gov.uk

Pamela.Scott@scotborders.gov.uk

 

 

Informed

 

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British Sign Language (BSL) Supporting Deaf learners and increasing deaf awareness through 1+2

Explore the BSL 1+2 Highland resource and how British Sign Language can be taught in your setting

 

For all staff including private nurseries where appropriate

28th October 2026

 

4.00 – 5.15pm

Booking through Business World

For more info or bespoke bookings: 

Amy.Murray@scotborders.gov.uk

Pamela.Scott@scotborders.gov.uk

 

 

Enhanced

 

Technology to support deaf learners

To learn more about assistive technology and apps and how they can support deaf learners

·       For all staff including private nurseries where appropriate

 

27th January 2027

 

4.00 – 5.15pm

Booking through Business World

For more info or bespoke bookings: 

Amy.Murray@scotborders.gov.uk

Pamela.Scott@scotborders.gov.uk

 

Visit the SBCWay launch pad for additional information, support and resources.