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Types of hearing loss (audiology)
Different types of hearing loss and how to support pupils that have them.
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Teaching phonics to deaf children
Overview, things to think about when teaching phonics to deaf children, the benefits of pre- and post-tutoring.
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Exams access arrangements: hearing loss
Access arrangements for pupils with haring loss taking GCSE, A Level or SAT exams.
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How to work with an interpreter
What BSL is, how to work with an interpreter or a Communication Support Worker.
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How teaching assistants support pupils with hearing loss
What the role of the teaching assistant is, and what specific support they can give a pupil with hearing loss.
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Managing the radio aid in school
Recommended morning and end of school day routine for using a radio aid, tips for when wearing the microphone.
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Using the Roger Touchscreen microphone
Wearing the microphone, conference mode for group work, transmitting directly to the student's hearing device, frequently asked questions.
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Using the Mini Mic and Mini Mic 2+
Information and tips on how to use the Mini Mic and Mic 2+ in the classroom and during group work.
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Troubleshooting radio systems and audio processors
Things to try when a radio system has crackling, low volume or poor connection, troubleshooting OPUS 2, Nucleus 6 and 7, and Sonnet.
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Adding subtitles to a film
How to add subtitles to videos for social media, Google Drive, or a film you’re watching on your computer.
Hearing support for professionals
Contact us
Sensory Support Service
Elmfield House
Greystoke Avenue
Westbury-on-Trym
BS10 6AY
Phone: 0117 903 8442
Text: 07407 814 763
Email: sensorysupportservice@bristol.gov.uk