Online Information and Advice sessions
Check out our free online information sessions for families of deaf children. You’ll get to ask our experts questions and join discussions with other families.
Our sessions cover a range of topics related to all types and levels of deafness. You don't need any previous experience of the topics covered. You can join in as much or as little as you like.
Places are limited, so booking in advance is essential.
Upcoming events
Choosing the Right Childcare for My Child
- Monday 19 August
- 7pm to 8pm
- Suitable for families with deaf children ages 0 to 4 years
Join our education experts as we explore how to choose the right childcare for your child.
Setting up Support for Your Child at Primary School
- Thursday 5 September
- 7pm to 8pm
- Suitable for families with deaf children ages 2 to 10 years
Find out how you can make sure your child’s needs are met at their school and what to do if they aren’t being met. We’ll share information about the Equality Act 2010 (England, Scotland and Wales), disability discrimination under SENDO in Northern Ireland, and making reasonable adjustments.
Understanding Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Wednesday 11 September
- 7pm to 8.30pm
- Suitable for families in England with deaf children ages 0 to 16 years
In this session, you’ll learn about special educational needs (SEN) support and EHCPs, what the difference is, and how to ask for an EHC needs assessment. Our advice and guidance officers will share top tips for getting an EHCP and explain how we can support you through the process.
What other families thought…
“Honestly, it was the most information I’d had in 18 months of hospital and doctors appointments. Thank you so much; there was clarity on things I didn’t understand and information I’d never considered or heard before.”
Parent of a deaf child
Joining our online events
We'll have experts on hand to support you in joining the event online. You can also watch or download our guide to joining online events.
You’ll need access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with an internet connection.
Zoom auto-generated captions and British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters will be available.
Contact us
If you have any questions or require any other communication or language support, please email [email protected].
