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August 24, 2023

Little Squirrels Play Groups/ Sensory play/Messy play/Simply Songs 0-5 yrs

Little Squirrels Torquay is a Community Interest Company runs a series of indoor groups with the aim of bringing together children up to 5 years old to have a play with carefully curated wooden, natural toys and loose parts for…

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August 24, 2023

Taleblazers Alternative Education Programmes

Taleblazers is a Community Interest Company that celebrates the folk stories of South Devon and Dartmoor and works with young people to change their own life stories. Our ethos is ‘change the story, change the world’ and we run a…

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August 24, 2023

Free magic teaching workshop for children

Duncan William is a professional magician. For the past 2 years he has been performing his virtual magic show. As a result of the pandemic and people struggling to keep their children entertained and focussed, he has made his 30 minute…

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September 22, 2025

Glossary of SEND acronyms and terms

Helping you understand the meaning of acronyms and terms frequently used in relation to Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Torbay. Please either scroll down this page or use the shortcut alphabet below to search this webpage. A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z A AAC (Augmentative…

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August 20, 2023

Who are Short Breaks for?

Children and young people are eligible for short breaks when they have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term effect on their ability to carry out day-to-day activities. Foe example, this may include : Short Breaks,…

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November 7, 2024

St Matthias Pre-school and Childcare Centre (Torquay)

AT ST. MATTHIAS PRE-SCHOOL ….we are here to give children (2 years to school age), a happy and healthy start in life by providing high quality childcare that meets your child’s needs and interests. we hope this guide gives you…

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November 7, 2024

Preston Community Pre-school & Toddlers (Paignton)

The pre-school’s aim is to enhance the development and education of pre-school children in a safe, secure and stimulating environment. They work within a framework which ensures quality of opportunity for all children, so that they can experience a challenging…

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November 7, 2024

Little Acorns Parent/Carer Toddler Group

Thursday mornings 9.30 – 11 (starting 3rd November 2022) Little Acorns is suitable for 0-4 year olds. Our Group provides a relaxed friendly environment for parents / carers and their child to play together and to meet other families in…

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November 7, 2024

Collaton St Mary Pre-School

Our Pre-School is based in the Parish Rooms building of the village of Collaton St Mary, set in a lovely semi-rural area on the outskirts of Paignton, Devon. The Pre-School is run by a team of experienced, well-trained and dedicated staff,…

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November 7, 2024

White Rock Primary School

White Rock Primary School explore ways of making learning exciting, relevant and irresistible to all by providing a safe supportive climate which underpins pupils’ emotional well being, their readiness to learn and their ability to face challenges. Head Mrs Sarah…

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