Nursery World - Nurseries pledge deaf child support

More than 500 nurseries and schools have signed up to a ten-point special pledge which aims to improve learning for thousands of deaf children. Although the Diamond Deaf Friendly Pledge is not due to be launched until 18 June, the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) said it has been swamped by offers of support from teachers at nurseries and primary and secondary schools.

Although the Diamond Deaf Friendly Pledge is not due to be launched until 18 June, the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) said it has been swamped by offers of support from teachers at nurseries and primary and secondary schools.

Gwen Carr, NDCS director of UK services and a former teacher of the deaf, said, 'Schools and nurseries 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 environments with only one or two deaf students.'

She added, 'By signing up to the NDCS Diamond Deaf Friendly Pledge, schools and nurseries are promising to make the environment better for deaf children and consequently for all children. The materials we will provide will help them make the necessary changes to ensure deaf children get the most out of learning.'

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