We are affiliated to the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) and as such follow their policies on safeguarding.
Download Word Document version nowWe have also developed our own online safety and safeguarding policies, which can be downloaded below, along with our online safety agreement for parents and young people.
Download Online Safety Policy PDF nowThe named designated person for safeguarding is Cathy Scott and can be contacted at cathy@oxfordshire-deaf-childrens-society.org.uk
Here are details of services and organisations in Oxfordshire that can support you and your deaf child or young person.
Oxfordshire’s Local Offer provides information about Special Educational Needs and Disability, and links to all the relevant services.
The SENSS Deaf & Hearing Support Team supports children and young people with hearing impairment in schools and educational settings.
Tel: SENSS Central – 01865 515966
Tel: SENSS South – 01235 538471
Tel: SENSS North – 01865 816970
The Hearing Impairment Team supports deaf children and their families to access support services and equipment. It also offers Sign Up, which helps families support their child’s language and communication development using sign.
Tel: 01865 894925
Email: hearing.impairment@oxfordshire.gov.uk
SENDIASS provides information and support to parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs.
Tel: 01865 810516
Text: 07786 524294
Email: sendiass@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Oxfordshire Family Information Service (OxonFIS) provides information and support for children, young people and families. The Family Information Directory lists registered childcare, early education, family support and activities for children and families, and a dedicated area for parents of disabled children and those with SEN or additional needs.
Tel: 01865 323332
Email: fis.enquiries@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Your child or young person may be eligible for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and you may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance.
Carers Oxfordshire provides information for parent carers.
Tel: 0345 0507666
Email: carersoxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Action on Hearing Loss supports people with hearing loss, deafness and tinnitus.
Helpline: 0808 808 0123
Textphone: 0808 808 9000
SMS: 07800 000 360
Email: information@hearingloss.org.uk
Cochlear Implanted Children’s Support Group (CICS) is an independent, voluntary group run by parents whose children have cochlear implants to help others whose children already have implants and those who are considering cochlear implantation for their child.
Tel: 020 8876 8605
Contact provides guidance and information for families with disabled children.
Helpline: 0808 808 3555
Email: helpline@contact.org.uk
The National Deaf Children’s Society provides support for deaf children and young people and their families.
Helpline: 0808 800 8880
SMS: 0786 00 22 888
The Ear Foundation supports people of all ages to live well with their hearing loss using the latest technologies.
Tel: 0115 942 1985
Text: 07852 296613
Email: info@earfoundation.org.uk
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