Teacher of the deaf
A qualified teacher with an additional mandatory qualification to teach children and young people who are deaf.
- Also called
- ToD
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- School roles
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Related terms
- HI (Hearing impairment) All four UK nations (details may differ)
- A hearing loss that affects a pupil's access to learning; part of the sensory and physical area of need.
More terms: School roles
Speech and language therapist · Subject leader · Supply teacher · Teaching assistant
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