This takes place in a comfortable home setting. Where parents and babies under 2 and a half years meet for group activities and play times. It is here that relationships are formed and friendships developed amongst the parents. One of the most important aspects of The Elizabeth Foundation is the support that parents give to each other. The children participate in specially planned activities designed to help them learn to use their residual hearing, develop speech-reading skills, and eventually increase their expressive language skills.
Every child is seen individually by a teacher of the deaf with assessments taking place each term.
Music Programme Music is a wonderful way to help the development of speech and listening skills. It brings an appreciation of fun and excitement as we sing and share musical activities. The following document encompasses the education curriculum for the toddler, and pre-school nurseries. It incorporates the Desirable Learning Outcomes which are recommended by the National Government in the six developmental areas of the National Curriculum. In addition to this, a seventh curriculum area has been added, Auditory Development, to take into account the important emphasis placed on auditory training due to the special needs of the deaf children who attend The Elizabeth Foundation.