Deaf-friendly teaching: For secondary school staff

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New for 2026, this guide is for anyone who works with deaf pupils in secondary education. It includes advice, templates and checklists about the following topics.

• General teaching, learning and support strategies for deaf pupils
• Subject-specific adjustments for deaf learners
• Supporting transitions
• Exam access arrangements
• Listening and communication
• Supporting social, emotional and mental wellbeing
• Preparing for adulthood

Blank copies of all templates are included at the back of the resource. These can be downloaded, printed or photocopied for use with students.

This resource has been updated in line with the latest educational guidelines and recommendations. If you or your colleagues use a previous edition of this guide, please recycle it and order or download the 2026 edition.