• speak clearly – use a strong voice, speak naturally and at a normal rate. Use whole sentences and not single words.
• reiterate what the other pupils are saying – at a distance, the pupil with a hearing loss may not hear the comments, questions or answers.
• get close – when talking try to be as close as possible to the pupil. The pupil will need to see your face and lips.
• don’t hide your mouth – face the pupil when you are talking and try not to cover your face with your hands.
• allow the pupil to see your face and expression.
• make sure you have the pupil’s attention before starting
• give clues – cue in the pupil so that she/he knows what you are going to talk about.
• attract attention – make sure you have got the pupil’s attention before you begin to talk, or the first part of the conversation will be lost.
• include the pupil in group discussions and story time.
• keep noise levels to a minimum.
• try to make sure that only one person talks at a time.
• make constant references to the point of conversation.
• make visual as well as verbal referrals to the topic discussed.

You may also find Hearing Impairment Resources – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk) useful.