FAQs

Curious about how your child can take part, what happens during school visits, or how we protect participant’s privacy? Have a browse through our Frequently Asked Questions below.

Q. What does the study involve?

The SHELL study team will visit your child’s class during the school day. The children will have the opportunity to take part in engaging science education sessions. During the activities, the team will measure children’s language and reading skills and other cognitive abilities, such as paying attention. You can find more details on our Project Info page.

Q. Will my child miss out on lesson time in school in order to take part in the study?

The SHELL activity day will be closely linked to your school’s curriculum. The intention is for the activities to enhance your child’s learning. There will also be one-to-one testing on another day, which will take around 30 minutes for each child, keeping time out of lessons to a minimum.

Q. How can my school get involved?

If you work at a school in Cambridgeshire or the surrounding areas, we would love to hear from you! Please use the ‘Contact Us’ button below to get in touch.

Q. I have questions about my child’s hearing.

If you have any immediate concerns about your child’s hearing, please contact a GP or audiologist. Here are also some resources that may be helpful to find out more about hearing loss, its causes and supporting your child.

National Deaf Children’s Society: NDCS has a range of support for children with different levels and causes of hearing loss including temporary hearing loss resulting from congestion and colds (glue ear): https://www.ndcs.org.uk/advice-and-support/all-advice-and-support-topics

HearGlueEar: If your child does have temporary hearing loss from ear infections, the following website has useful advice on monitoring and supporting your child’s hearing: https://www.hearglueear.co.uk/