Mild vision and hearing problems in children are much more common than we might think and can act as a significant barrier to teaching and learning.
Studies suggest that 1 in 5 children have some form visual deficit with the potential to affect their educational development, while almost 1 in 5 children can be affected by mild hearing loss with the majority developing problems during childhood.
In June, this Headteacher Update Webinar – produced in conjunction with SchoolScreener for Schools – offered practical strategies for how teachers and schools can support the education of these children, including classroom tips.
We discussed spotting the signs of undiagnosed problems and how schools can set-up screening programmes and work with parents and carers to ensure children are supported.
We have now compiled a short write-up from this event distilling the main findings, lessons learned and advice given by our expert panel during the webinar discussion.