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Rochdale News & Features
Jim Dobbin MP has signed up his support for The National Deaf Children’s Society’s (NDCS) new Deaf Friendly Schools Pledge. Over 900 schools across the UK have signed up to the ten point pledge which aims to help them improve communication and become more accessible for deaf children.
The Pledge is part of NDCS’s Diamond Anniversary this year, celebrating 60 years of the charity’s work. Schools signed up to the pledge have received a free pack containing a book with advice, hints and tips on each of the ten points as well as posters and other resources.
Mr Dobbin said: “This is a fantastic initiative from the National Deaf Children’s Society which I’m really pleased to support. Deaf children need to be part of the whole school community, on an equal footing with their hearing friends. Effective communication, positive attitudes and a supportive environment are essential for this to happen. The Deaf Friendly Schools Pledge pack offers invaluable advice for schools wanting to help the whole school become more aware of deaf children’s needs. Many of the tips will be useful for teaching all children, but they will be particularly important for schools with deaf pupils.”
Susan Daniels, Chief Executive NDCS and Disability Rights Commissioner said: “Schools are keen to support deaf children but often lack the knowledge and expertise that will enable them to do so. This can be particularly true in mainstream schools with only one or two deaf students. NDCS is keen to support Local Education Authorities to make sure deaf children are successful at school, giving them more opportunities to succeed in their chosen careers. Our Deaf Friendly Schools Pledge will give schools the tools to do this.”
Any school wanting to sign up to the Deaf Friendly Schools Pledge can contact Angela Deckett:
Jim Dobbin MP has signed up his support for The National Deaf Children’s Society’s (NDCS) new Deaf Friendly Schools Pledge. Over 900 schools across the UK have signed up to the ten point pledge which aims to help them improve communication and become more accessible for deaf children.
The Pledge is part of NDCS’s Diamond Anniversary this year, celebrating 60 years of the charity’s work. Schools signed up to the pledge have received a free pack containing a book with advice, hints and tips on each of the ten points as well as posters and other resources.
Mr Dobbin said: “This is a fantastic initiative from the National Deaf Children’s Society which I’m really pleased to support. Deaf children need to be part of the whole school community, on an equal footing with their hearing friends. Effective communication, positive attitudes and a supportive environment are essential for this to happen. The Deaf Friendly Schools Pledge pack offers invaluable advice for schools wanting to help the whole school become more aware of deaf children’s needs. Many of the tips will be useful for teaching all children, but they will be particularly important for schools with deaf pupils.”
Susan Daniels, Chief Executive NDCS and Disability Rights Commissioner said: “Schools are keen to support deaf children but often lack the knowledge and expertise that will enable them to do so. This can be particularly true in mainstream schools with only one or two deaf students. NDCS is keen to support Local Education Authorities to make sure deaf children are successful at school, giving them more opportunities to succeed in their chosen careers. Our Deaf Friendly Schools Pledge will give schools the tools to do this.”
Any school wanting to sign up to the Deaf Friendly Schools Pledge can contact Angela Deckett: