BATOD disclaimer: BATOD and BAEA consider wireless remote microphone systems (radio aids) as one example of assistive listening technology. BATOD and BAEA encourage members to support deaf children and young people to have opportunities to make informed choices about their assistive technology. The school featured in the NDCS video below uses Phonak technology. Other hearing aid manufacturers such as Oticon also supply technology that may be used by deaf children and young people. Cochlear implant and bone conduction hearing aids companies may also advise specific assistive listening technology. Further reading about assistive listening technology is available via the BATOD Audiology Refreshers and ALTWG webpages.
“NDCS post:
In England, over 80% of deaf children attend mainstream schools, yet 68% of teachers say they aren’t confident they could teach a deaf child effectively.
Our new video uses specially recorded audio to help mainstream teachers understand how a classroom might sound to a deaf child. The video shows how small adjustments can make a big difference to a deaf child’s ability to follow lessons and take part in activities. Alongside advice from Teachers of the Deaf, the video features deaf pupils sharing some of the ways teachers can support their education.
We worked with Phonak to record the noise of a typical primary school classroom through hearing aids, both with and without a radio aid (also known as an assistive listening device or wireless remote microphone system). The video includes guidance on best practice for using radio aids.
Please note, this video features the Phonak Roger system because this is the system used by the school which kindly consented to filming. Other radio aids are available through other manufacturers.
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Learn more about our deaf-friendly teaching resources: ‘Deaf-friendly teaching‘ ‘Resources to use in your setting‘.
This video replaces our popular video series ‘Here to Learn’, which was removed due to the expiry of image permissions. The National Deaf Children’s Society is grateful to the pupils, staff and Teachers of the Deaf who took part in filming for their generous contributions.
Sources: CRIDE 2025; Teacher Tapp 2021″
