Deaf-Friendly Swimming Training Course
The National Deaf Children’s Society is holding a ‘Making Swimming Deaf-Friendly’ training course in Castle Bromwich on Wednesday 24th August 2016.
Our informative courses are fun, interactive and aim to inspire you with simple and creative ways to make your swimming activities more fun and inclusive for deaf young people. This course is provided completely free of charge.
Wednesday 24th August 2016 9am – 4pm
Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel, Birmingham, B36 9DE
Making Swimming Deaf-Friendly 9am – 12pm
Lunch (not provided) 12pm – 1pm
BSL for Swimming 1pm – 4pm
The training will cover:
- The impact of deafness on young people
- Communication methods
- How to adapt your activities
- Tips for welcoming deaf children
- Some basic BSL for general conversation
- BSL specific to a swimming pool environment
Our training is offered to swimming teachers, coaches, co-ordinators and other aquatics professionals working with children and young people. Spaces are limited so please fill in the attached booking form and return to ashleigh.scott@ndcs.org.uk to reserve your place. Please feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues.
If you are not able to make this course, you may be interested in our ‘Making Activities Deaf-Friendly training’. We have two upcoming courses:
- 24th September, Manchester Deaf Centre, M13 9GH
- 26th November, NDCS London office, EC2A 4LS
Spaces are offered at a subsidised price of £55 for professionals and only £25 for volunteers. Find out more about the courses and download a booking form here. Spaces are limited.