- SDCF – Two Years On webinar
- BATOD webinar with Toy Like Me - A free event and a free gift opportunity for BATOD members
- BATOD CPD - Deaf studies pilot
- Progress update from the English paediatric hearing services improvement programme (PHSI)
- SDCF – Two Years On webinar
Join us on Thursday 19 March, 4.00–5.30pm, for a pivotal online event marking two years since the launch of the Specialist Deaf Curriculum Framework (SDCF). Hosted by BATOD and free to the profession, this session is designed for everyone who wants to understand the impact of the SDCF, learn how it is shaping practice nationally, and play an active role in its future direction.
You’ll hear first‑hand insights into how the framework is being used by Qualified Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People and other professionals, what progress has been made so far, and the difference it is making for deaf children and young people across settings.
Most importantly: this is your opportunity to influence what comes next. As British Association of Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People (BATOD) and the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) prepare the next phase of SDCF development, your experience, views and priorities will help shape the roadmap for the coming years.
Book your place via Eventbrite.
Further details will be released shortly—watch this space!
- BATOD webinar with Toy Like Me - A free event and a free gift opportunity for BATOD members
BATOD is pleased to host this webinar event with Toy Like Me for BATOD members
This session on 24 March 2026, 5-6pm, will explore the history behind both projects, learn how to use the resources and provide access to a free copy of See It Be It.
Join Rebecca Atkinson, co-founder of arts and play organisation Toy Like Me and creator and Exec Producer of the pre-school animation series Mixmups (Milkshake, Channel 5), for a twilight training session introducing two fantastic FREE resources for Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People (QToDs).
See It Be It is a brand-new board game featuring 80 Deaf role models and their weird, wonderful, and plain normal jobs.
Mixmups with Ultra Access is an innovative TV service designed to adapt to the needs of Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent children.
During the session, you’ll explore the history behind both projects, learn how to use them in your teaching practice, and have the opportunity to sign up for a FREE copy of the See It Be It board game, sent directly to you. Free copies limited to the first 700 BATOD members who sign up at the event.
Register for the event via this link.
- BATOD CPD - Deaf studies pilot
BATOD has launched an online pilot Deaf Studies modules continued professional development (CPD) programme.
Topics and information
On this BATOD webpage are details about the Deaf Studies module. We have taken the four outcomes from the Deaf Studies module as part of the QToD course in Scotland, and applied them there (saves reinventing the wheel). However, the Deaf Studies working group came up with topics that we felt would be beneficial to our BATOD members and other professionals in deaf education. Below you will see the outcomes in italic, and the topic in bold underlined. There is a total of 12 topics. These topics will be delivered as part of a pilot over 18 months-2 years, consisting of a 90 minute presentation to include a Q+A delivered remotely, to be held on a Wednesday 4-5.30pm. Booking links for the BATOD Deaf Studies modules will be available on the BATOD Events page. All bookings will be available via Eventbrite.
Presenter: Emma O’Sullivan
Wednesday 25th March 2026, 4-5.30pm
1a. The medical and social model of disability – and the impact of the cultural model on deafness
This module addressing the medical and social models of disability will explore the nuanced dynamics of deafness and its broader implications. It will critically examine the d/Deaf label, acknowledging the cultural and linguistic significance of capital “D” Deaf for those identifying with Deaf culture, compared to lowercase “d” deafness, often linked to auditory medical definitions. Sensory loss, hearing impairment and hearing loss are terms frequently preferred by audiology, framing deafness within a clinical perspective that prioritizes interventions like cochlear implants (CI) and hearing aids (HAs). These medical approaches, while aiming to mitigate sensory barriers, could impact the social and emotional well-being of individuals by shaping their identity and experiences. The module would also address families’ trauma, often intensified by the predominantly medical focus on deafness, highlighting the importance of navigating these challenges with sensitivity and understanding. Finally, it would champion positive terminology and the social model, emphasising an inclusive perspective that values diversity and advocates for removing societal barriers rather than solely focusing on “fixing” impairments. In essence, the cultural model emphasises the unique aspects of Deaf culture, while the social model focuses on systemic changes needed to create an inclusive society for everyone, regardless of their challenges.
The link for the first session is currently open. Register your place via the Eventbrite link.
- Progress update from the English paediatric hearing services improvement programme (PHSI)
Thursday 16th April 11-12pm
This is a webinar for colleagues from the BATOD and the BAEA to receive an update on the progress to date of the national paediatric hearing services improvement programme (PHSI) into misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of childhood hearing impairment. The programme is delivering a nationally coordinated review and of all paediatric audiology services to recall and reassess babies and children at risk of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.
Presenters
Prof. Dame Sue Hill – Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Victoria Chalker – deputy Chief Scientific Officer
A range of topic-specific subject matter experts (SMEs)
Programme colleagues working on the PHSI Programme
Format
A 1-hour Microsoft teams meeting with guest speakers. A Q&A will be hosted and the session will be recorded. Actions/notes and the slides used will all be shared after the meeting.
Accessibility
The MS Teams call will have full interpretation services available for colleagues who are deaf or have hearing loss
Register via this booking link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/phsip-batodbaea-webinar-tickets-1980748592360?aff=oddtdtcreator