07/12/2025
I’ve banged on about poor acoustics, noise and the impact on wellbeing for years; how important it is for us to have periods of quiet. But now scientists have done actual proper research and proved it!!
Specialist Education Consultancy for Hearing Loss and Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) & Independent Teacher of the Deaf: 0-19 years.
Specialist educational advice and support for deaf and partially hearing children and young people (including those with temporary hearing loss - glue ear). Also expertise in the educational management of auditory processing disorder (APD). We work with child, family and teachers to minimise the effects of poor hearing and/or listening on learning. We offer tailored teacher training programmes and follow up support.
07/12/2025
I’ve banged on about poor acoustics, noise and the impact on wellbeing for years; how important it is for us to have periods of quiet. But now scientists have done actual proper research and proved it!!
Exciting breakthrough for auditory neuropathy! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/09/deaf-toddler-can-hear-after-gene-therapy-world-first/
18/11/2023
The new BSA website is brilliant! Check it out here: 📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.thebsa.org.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1q4SLCG2zuctpO0hcxGWmEXhZUrVrcrrp_uTv6hQLDmEtUBEYvU28Wdow_aem_AbU7TVGCwY0jCyYm317hSWfQ_ceEzS8RvucGF2catal86uvfQQM3Y_PrwIQYvILVva8
Home — The BSA The BSA, the UK learned society, advances knowledge, promotes learning, informs good practice, and drives positive impact in the field of audiology. Our multidisciplinary membership is open to anyone with an interest in improving the lives of adults and children with hearing and balance problems.
16/06/2023
British Sign Language GCSE: Everything you need to know - The Education Hub The Education Hub is a site for parents, pupils, education professionals and the media that captures all you need to know about the education system. You’ll find accessible, straightforward information on popular topics, Q&As, interviews, case studies, and more.
16/02/2023
2023. Delighted to have been asked to speak at conferences for Powys School Services on March 20th, Gloucestershire PATOSS on May 17th and Dyslexia North West on July 11th. Raising awareness of APD and what to do about it!
13/03/2022
Con Powell Scholarship - BATOD BATOD, on behalf of the Ovingdean Hall Foundation, administers the Con Powell Scholarship to provide bursaries for teachers wishing to...
06/01/2022
Face masks and communication - coronavirus info for families of deaf children | National Deaf Children's Society Read our top tips for deaf children and young people on how to communicate when wearing face masks and coverings.
Any of my ex student ToDs interested in this?
04/08/2021
28/04/2021
Brilliant new site for young people from the NDCS!
NDCS The Buzz - NDCS The Buzz Nuxt.js project
08/04/2021
Important changes to DfE guidance on face coverings in education - BATOD We are very grateful to Ian Noon of the NDCS for this analysis of recent Government guidance. Colleagues will have...