6a. Developing independence
Deaf Children and Young People (DCYP), their families, and those working with them have opportunities to
- develop an understanding of the decisions that they can make at various times throughout their education pathway
- explore feelings and support families/staff to develop confidence in the child鈥檚 ability to do things for themselves (developmentally appropriate)
- develop skills to be able to communicate for themselves and assert their views, preferences, and rights in various situations, eg asking for clarification in the classroom, etc
- be clear on rights to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.
Adults working together to support the DCYP are aware of how the individual is working to develop their independence and build resilience.
- Gwen Carr and Ian Noon ‘Being informed on Informed Choices‘
- NDCS NSPCC resource 鈥�
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6产.听Careers and seeking employment
6肠.听Money management
6诲.听听Independent travel
6别.听Preparing for the world of work
6f. Staying safe
6驳.听Technology to support independent living, learning and work
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