Over the last two years, OLT have worked in partnership with the National Sensory Impairment Partnership (NatSIP) training advisory teams to deliver our online courses in HI, VI and MSI to teaching staff.
As of February 2019, 836 participants had completed their courses, with another 276 part of the way through.
Evaluation data for those who’ve finished demonstrates significantly improved confidence in their knowledge and skills – you can see pre and post-course comparisons below.
“I have really enjoyed the training and it has reassured me that the strategies I have, both old and newly acquired from the training, are effective. It has also given me lots of information and motivation to improve my effectiveness regarding the deaf pupils I support. Thank you!
Teaching Assistant
“The training has deepened my knowledge of the subject of deafness. It strengthened my theoretical knowledge and, most importantly, I have now made practical adjustments to my teaching to provide a better learning environment for the deaf student in my class.
Teacher
“Straightaway, I will be implementing the goals and interventions I have set out for this particular student and am very hopeful that the strategies will be successful and beneficial to the student. This will further enhance the Academy's already well-established ethos of inclusion.
Teacher
“The training has impacted on outcomes for a pupil in my class as now we are able to do assessments and work with him on a one to one basis knowing that we understand what we have to achieve and why.
Teacher
“The training was easy to follow, interesting and very informative. The course was delivered by varying content from data to video sessions. The impact of the course has improved outcomes across a number of specific fields within our HI service.
QTHI
“This training has been extremely beneficial to me. It has given me a great insight to, and knowledge about, the child I am currently supporting. The strategies I have learnt throughout this course have been put into practice e.g. pre-teaching and post teaching new vocabulary, allowing more processing time and making sure the child can hear clearly and understands the concept of the lesson/activities. Setting SMART goals within my teaching one to one is having a huge impact on the child's learning, these are making the child become more independent as the goals are short and achievable targets.
Teaching Assistant
“I now feel more adept at setting realistic and attainable goals for pupils. I will continue to set goals for my pupils to achieve more positive outcomes for their social and learning needs.
Teaching Assistant
“This course has given me the confidence to address targets with pupils in a more independent and structured way.
Specialist Support Assistant (higher qualified CA)
“My ability to recognise and adapt my method of support has changed, I need to be aware of a child's needs and their level of understanding. By proactively talking to other members of the team or community has enabled me to be a more reflective practitioner.
LSA
“Currently I am a practising QTVI but am always open to ideas and have enjoyed reading the materials and watching the videos. There's never an end to developing knowledge of VI. There are so many variations. I am currently working with a child who is 1 in 3 in the UK with a particular problem, very interesting and stimulating to draw together information and support for the pupil and the family.
QTVI
“The video footage of experienced teachers giving advice and recommendations was really useful. Listening to a variety of children from different age groups was also helpful. I am more focused on the need to monitor progress and monitor that planning is given out in advance so that work can be modified. Would certainly recommend the course.
Teacher
“This course has been of great help to me as I have learned to look out for things that might hinder my students learning. The sessions with my tutor have been of enormous help. I am so pleased and grateful that she enrolled me on this course.
