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Seven priorities on SEND reforms

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The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) have shared their seven priorities in response to the Government’s proposed reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector. The Government’s proposals relate to how children and young people with SEND will receive support in England. In a recent campaign update, the NDCS have confirmed that they…
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Audiology in a Diverse World conference

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We were pleased to sponsor the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD)’s Clinical Audiology Papers (CAPers) conference at the Contact in Manchester this September. Over 100 researchers, audiologists and technologists gathered to discuss the different aspects of audiology in a diverse world. The conference focused on the sector today: ‘Audiology can’t afford to take…
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Welcome back 2026!

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Wishing all education professionals and students good luck at the start of the new academic year! We hope you have had a lovely summer. If you support deaf children and young people in the classroom, our small team of education and hearing technology professionals are here to help you. On 30th September, we will be…
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Happy 50th Anniversary to BATOD

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Thank you to everyone who visited our stand at the National Conference of the British Association of Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People (BATOD) at Mary Hare School on 24th and 25th April. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to share news of our hearing technology and education support, training and free online learning opportunities, free resources and scholarships with you. We…
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Please nominate us to win £1,000!

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Please nominate us in Benefact's Movement for Good 2026. Over the year, Benefact will be giving away gifts of £1,000 to hundreds of charities. We hope you'll help us to be one of them! The more nominations we get, the greater our chance of winning, so please spread the word to your friends and family.…
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A playful approach for autistic children

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Thank you to everyone who attended our special conference on autism at the Edgbaston Park Hotel Conference Centre (pictured) in Birmingham on 4th March: A playful approach for autistic children – presented by Neil Stuart (Autism New Zealand) and Alison Taylor (Bishop Grosseteste University) Our training day was built around the work of Autism New Zealand. It…