English at KS3 and hearing impairment

The National Curriculum for English is statutory in all maintained, mainstream schools up to and including key stage 4. An appropriate version of the curriculum is used in maintained special schools. Key Stage 3 (KS3) covers years 7-9, children aged 12-14 years.

As reading ability improves, there are more options for reinforcing learning and following instructions.

You can:

• Ensure that visual clues are available, and give hand-outs with a summary of essential facts and key vocabulary - this is also useful for dyslexic and Asperger’s pupils.
• Make sure the pupil is placed near the front of the class so they can best hear.
• Use visual resources where possible.
• Continue to support social interaction and maintain a good classroom environment (not too noisy, with good visibility).