Why do we need Cued Speech?

We know that deaf children and those with SEND may struggle with literacy at Key stage 1 and we also know that many literacy programmes may not meet the unique needs of these children and that the belief that; ‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!’ will often leave children and staff feeling demoralised.

The materials are designed so that an adult and child co-work and learn together as they make their way through the programme, so there is minimal staff training required. It is assumed that one person- usually the adult - acts as the reading-partner by taking the lead in understanding the instructions and guiding them both through the session, and turn-taking is encouraged throughout.

The visual languages of the deaf world - English through Cued Speech and BSL - are used throughout the materials, giving everyone the chance to engage even more of their capacities.

Children who are learning to read, in particular deaf children and their peers, some children with SEND may also benefit.

Simply email sales@deafchoicesuk.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you

The Nan in a Van Team