Tania Bonello
Meanwhile, profoundly deaf teenager Tania Bonello, 16, from Colindale, north London, has gained seven GCSEs, moving a step closer to her dream of becoming a crime scene investigator.
Tania passed exams in Japanese, double science, British Sign Language level 2, English, performing arts, maths and religious education.
She has been supported by a special teacher who sits with her during lessons to make sure that she is understanding everything.
Tania, who goes to Hendon School, said: “I find it hard because I have to work harder and focus more than the other children just to be sure I get all the information and work done.”
Jo Campion from National Deaf Children’s Society said: “Although deafness is not a learning disability, government figures show that 65% of deaf children in England fail to get five grades A* to C at GCSE, including English and maths.”
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