Wednesday 3rd March is World Hearing Day! Led by the World Health Organisation (WHO), this global advocacy event calls for action to address hearing loss and related issues. Its aim is to raise awareness of hearing loss and promote hearing care across the world. The theme for 2021 is ‘Hearing care for ALL! Screen. Rehabilitate.…
Are you a teacher who would like to train to become a Teacher of the Deaf? If so, scholarships are available for your training. Funded by our partner Ovingdean Hall Foundation, The Con Powell Memorial Scholarships are managed by British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD), with support provided by the Ewing Foundation team. The…
We are excited to be recruiting an Education Advisor for the South. This role will lead on ensuring specialist and mainstream professionals receive effective training, support and advice on all relevant aspects of deaf education including (but not exclusively) listening, language, literacy, social and emotional development, and transition. The Advert and Candidate Information links below…
During January 2021, we will be supporting trainee Teachers of the Deaf studying at the University of Birmingham. We have created presentations about hearing aids, radio aids and hearing aid test boxes which, due to Covid-19 restrictions, will be made available to students online. Members of our team will also be taking part in live…
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our team member Paul Harris has developed a mobile monitoring, test and repair service that allows some of the work previously required in schools to be carried out from the lower risk environment of the car. While some tasks require more involvement with the staff and young people, our…
We are delighted to confirm that have now returned from furlough leave. From October 2020, our Specialist Audiology Team is available on a part-time basis to support you and your students. We are able to offer a range of support options; via telephone, video conference, and where possible, we can visit your school or service.…
We are deeply saddened to report that our dear friend and colleague Ken Higgins has passed away following a long illness. During his career with Ewing, Ken made a huge difference to teachers and their deaf pupils, helping hundreds to get the right audiological support at school. Ken retired in 2017 after 29 years of…
Are you a teacher seeking help to become a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf? If so, The Con Powell Memorial Scholarships for 2020 are now open until the end of April 2020. The scholarships are managed by British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD) and funded by Ovingdean Hall Foundation. Scholars are supported by…