Ask the student… what helps them most? What makes life difficult?

Do they need help to understand and deal with their difficulties?

Do they WANT help? If so, what kind of help?

• Do they need to explain their difficulties?
  • Talk to other pupils, explain what their equipment is, what helps or makes life difficult
  • Do they want to do it or want someone else to explain?

• Local NDCS groups and local activities/ fun days
• Look Smile Chat – NDCS campaign to improve understanding of deafness amongst teenagers and to help deaf and hearing teenagers communicate with each other
• Buzz website
  • Website for deaf 11 to 18 year olds
  • Make friends, play games, read news and articles, learn about deaf role models, advice and info, helpline, events
  • Areas on- BSL,  Bullying, Communication, Deafness and Deaf identity, Health and wellbeing, Sex, relationships and your body, Your zone.
  • Blogs from deaf young people!

• Look Smile Chat – Campaign to improve understanding of deafness– resources include posters, lesson plans for teachers etc.
• NDCS resources – books on
  • Deaf awareness
  • Supporting achievement
  • Mental health and wellbeing
  • Peer support / anti bullying
  • And much more!
• TOP RESOURCE – ‘Supporting the Achievement of Deaf Children in Secondary Schools’ – a must have booklet – free to download!
• TOP RESOURCE – Whole section on how to get support at secondary school or college – aimed at parents but useful for professionals too! Click here…
• Local NDCS groups and local activities/ fun days