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scotletters@tess.co.uk “Striving to be heard in a world without sound” (News focus, 14 March) raised serious concerns about the quality of provision for deaf students in Scottish colleges. While the different model of funding for students on non-advanced courses can make it difficult to implement specialised support speedily, another challenge for the sector - as noted in the article - has been the impact of regionalisation. NATED Scotland (National Association for Tertiary Education for Deaf People) believes that regionalisation presents opportunities as well as challenges. Previously, it was unrealistic for all but the largest colleges to employ a qualified member of staff with a dedicated remit to manage support for deaf students. Now, we suggest that each regional college identifies such a person to fulfil that role in their institution. To help, we have created a draft job description which acknowledges the diverse skills required and the NATED Scotland committee is available to meet with any college to discuss this proposal. Staff development and sharing of good practice is essential to improving services. We welcome anyone concerned about provision for deaf students in their college to attend the free conference we are offering in partnership with the BRITE Initiative on 30 May in Edinburgh. As well as discovering and evaluating a range of support strategies, attendees will also find out about the help we can offer to ensure that all deaf students are able to access learning. Visit the conference website to find out more and to book a free place. Kellie Mote On behalf of the NATED Scotland committee P7 busy filming their stop-motion animations based on Greek legends. Learning has never been such fun. pic.twitter.comBzO3unO7CQ @CardrossPrimary Are we more controlling of girls than boys - and if yes, how does this affect girls’ attempts to rebel? #parentsworking2gether @parents_sptc Literacy is a living thing. We are educating children for jobs that don’t exist yet but literacy will help prepare them. #slcparents14 @SouthLanCouncil The legendary cellist Pablo Casals was asked why he continued to practise at age 90: “Because I think I’m making progress,” he replied. @Doug_Lemov H Boaden [Helen Boaden, director of radio at the BBC] in a school: “How many people listen to radio?” (None.) “Listen to Radio 1?” (Some.) “Watch Radio 1 on YouTube?” (Everybody.) #rde14 @ronez Today is the first day of my final placement. They weren’t kidding when they said that the #PGDE was the quickest year of your life. #StrathBEd @LMcFarlane93 To all BEd3s stressing like mad about the exams - you can do it. I promise it’s not as bad as you think :) #swans #keepkicking #StrathBEd @RebekahHutton1 It’s frosty underfoot, but the sky is blue. Come in and learn with us! @Stirling_High Letters for publication in TESS should arrive by 10am Monday. Send your letters, ideally of no more than 250 words in length, including contact address and phone number, by email to scotletters@tess.co.uk or by post to TES Scotland, Thistle House, 21-23 Thistle Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DF. Letters may be edited.Sharing opportunities for deaf students
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