Useful links
A mainstream infant school in Epsom with a deaf unit.
A mainstream secondary school in Epsom with a deaf unit.
SCHOOLS
A mainstream primary school in Guildford with a deaf unit.
A mainstream junior school in Epsom with a deaf unit.
A special school for deaf children with residential facilities, and is situated in Brighton. They cater for pupils aged between 5 and 18 years old and have a Child Centred Approach to communication using English and BSL.
A mainstream infant school in Surbiton with a deaf unit.
A special school for deaf children with residential facilities, providing education for deaf children from the ages of 5 – 19 years.
DEAF CHARITIES
Charity for deaf children with any level of hearing loss.
Run by Deaf people for Deaf people. It promotes British Sign Language and campaigns for Deaf people’s rights.
Aims to 'Brighten the lives of Deaf children'.
EDUCATIONAL DEAF CHARITIES
Auditory Verbal therapists work with pre-school deaf children and their families to help develop listening skills and spoken language.
Provides a wide range of services to help deaf children from birth to 5 years learn to listen and talk.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Available for children under 16 years. This can be used to help with the extra costs of looking after a child with a disability. There are eligibility criteria that have to be met, and the amount of DLA depends on the level of need.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Personal Independent Payments (PIP)
This is a benefit for young people or adults (aged 16-65 years) who have a disability that means they have difficulty with daily living or getting around.