Vision and Hearing Screening in School

Vision screening

Assessments are undertaken in your child's school by a screening professional from an orthoptic department.

Why should your child be screened?

To identify any problem with the vision, for example a need for glasses.

Results

You will receive a letter (sent home with your child) on the day of the test. This will say if your child’s vision is normal or if the test indicates a possible problem. If required, your child will be invited for a further test at a local hospital.

Please note: Your child does not need to be screened if he/she is already receiving treatment from a local hospital or has already been seen by an Optician. Click here to withdraw your child from Vision Screening in School

If you have any queries or concerns please contact the Orthoptic department on 
(01872) 253287.

Hearing screening (Year 1)

Although we ask for permission in Reception, we aim to check the hearing of all children aged 5 - 6 years in Year 1.

The screening will take place in your child's school. Assessments are undertaken by a Paediatric Hearing Screener (specialist hearing health professional).

Why should your child be screened?

To help identify a child with a hearing problem, for example glue ear.

Results

You will receive a letter (sent home with your child) on the day of the test. This will say if your child's hearing is normal, or if the test indicates a possible problem. If required your child will be invited for a further test at a local hospital.
There are many reasons why we may be unable to obtain a "clear response" at the first hearing test, so if necessary a second test may be performed about 8 - 12 weeks later to allow any temporary problems to resolve.

Please note: If your child has a programmable shunt, please opt out of school hearing screening and notify Audiology to organise alternative testing.   Click here to withdraw your child from Hearing screening in school.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Paediatric Audiology on (01872) 254905.