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At Hatton (Cruden) School we have the following staff members from the Sensory Support Service who work with us
Aberdeenshire Sensory Support Service is a peripatetic service staffed by:-
Aberdeenshire Sensory Support Service is a peripatetic service staffed by:-
Teachers who specialise in working with pupils with a hearing or visual impairment
Communicators qualified and experienced in using either British Sign Language or Braille
Who do they work with?
Who do they work with?
Babies, children and young people with a hearing or visual impairment until they reach school leaving age
Parents and carers
Staff in schools
Other agencies e.g. Health , Social Services
Voluntary organisations
When do they become involved?
When do they become involved?
Within weeks of a diagnosis of hearing/visual impairment being made
When a referral is made by a hospital specialist, a parent/carer, school or other professional
Where do they provide support?
Where do they provide support?
In the home if the child is under three
In a playgroup or nursery
In a local authority school (mainstream or special)
What do they do?
What do they do?
Assess a child’s hearing or vision and then offer recommendations on how the child’s needs can best be met
Provide information, practical help, and advice
Provide support in the use of specialist resources to promote independence
Support the development of language and communication skills in pupils with a hearing impairment
Advise and support staff in how to promote inclusion
Work alongside teachers where pupils use Sign to communicate
Work alongside teachers where pupils use Braille
Organise mobility training for pupils with severe visual impairment
Monitor a pupil’s progress and provide reports
Attend meetings to review progress and plan for the future
How do they do it?
How do they do it?
by supporting within the classroom
by working one-to-one with a pupil outwith the classroom
by liaising closely with staff in schools and with other agencies
by liaising closely with parents or carers
by keeping abreast of innovations and current legislation
by promoting professional development amongst staff
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