It is Volunteers’ Week. BATOD wishes to give a big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who help BATOD operate #volunteersweek batod.org.uk/volunteers-wee… BATOD BATOD_East @BatodWales @BATODSouthWest BAToD South BATOD NI BATODNorth Batod Midlands Rachel O'Neill

Members of the BATOD Cymru committee met virtually to discuss some of the challenges facing deaf education in Wales during this time. We are looking at ways we can continue to support TODs in Wales and welcome any questions that you may wish us to discuss as a committee.

😷Face coverings needn't be a barrier to communication 👉Follow our top tips for communicating with #deaf children and young people. 👍and make sure we all remain included and safe during these new times 💜🦻 #facecovering #Facemask

We’re delighted to be featured in the National Literacy Trust Family Zone! Check it out 👉 bit.ly/2DvwHCV #SignedStories #Accessibility #SignLanguage

Anyone with a #CochlearImplant please complete this survey nottingham.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/ci_comfort THANK YOU! PLEASE RETWEET #Deaf #deafness BATOD Richard Turner JDA Redwar74

Ooh, here's another advert for our big event - collaboration between UoB, Batod Midlands and ESRC.

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The Welsh Government wants your views on Curriculum for Wales guidance on designing a curriculum which includes British Sign Language. The consultation documents and other information can be found here: gov.wales/curriculum-wal…... The closing date for responses is 29 March 2021.

The Welsh Government has provided an update on the phased return to school settings. We've updated our coronavirus info on what this means for students studying in Wales👉 ndcs.org.uk/blog/schools-a…

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BATOD has today issued a press release about face coverings in schools. It can be read here: batod.org.uk/batod-press-re… It links to an updated page of guidance on our website. #QToD #facemasks #coronavirus

A date for the diary! BATOD Cymru will be holding it’s AGM on Tuesday 23rd March 2021 at 4:30 via Zoom. A link will be sent to members via email before the day. The committee look forward to welcoming you to our first online event!

It will be lovely to see all members at the PLC.

PLC registration forms have been sent out tonight. Looking forward to seeing everyone Sain Ffagan | St Fagans #batod

We are really excited to be chatting with Teachers of the Deaf today at the BATOD Cymru PLC! #deaf

Fantastic start to the PLC. BATOD Cymru sue denny National Deaf Children's Society Cymru National Deaf Children's Society BATOD

BATOD Cymru are hosting a workshop for members-please see flyer below. This will emailed to member’s shortly.

Mother of two deaf children, Ros, has issued a rallying cry to the people of Wales to back her campaign, calling for more life-changing support from Teachers of the Deaf for every deaf child across the country. Support Ros by signing her petition 👉 herald.wales/national-news/…

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Paul Simpson. At the end he was pain-free, comfortable and surrounded by family. Our thoughts are with his family.