Hi!
Sorry for the long post!
I'm doing some research about whether parents of deaf children, or deaf parents with deaf or hearing children, feel there is a market for a nursery that is designed around supporting deaf children's learning and development.
A bit of background.
I'm currently an early years practitioner and room leader at a private nursery.
I have a 1st class BA (Hons) in Education and Early Years and my dissertation focus was the inclusion of d/Deaf children in mainstream schools. I'm also qualified level 2 in British Sign Language.
Research shows a gap between deaf children and hearing children's learning attainment, which I feel (and my research showed) is greatly due to a lack of deaf awareness and resources/strategies to support deaf children.
I would love to create an inclusive nursery (for all), with a focus of deaf children to help bridge the gap to ensure children learn, develop and thrive through interactive learning and play.
My question.
Is there a need for a nursery like this?
Would you send your child to a nursery like this?
All replies and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!