Education, Learning and Skills

December 30, 2024

Checklist for Visiting Schools (SEND)

Visiting a school is the best way to determine whether that school is right for your child. It is an opportunity to get a sense of ...

December 15, 2024

What is Alternative Provision (AP)?

Local authorities have a statutory duty under section 19 of the Education Act 1996. Local authorities are responsible for arranging suitable full-time education for permanently ...

December 31, 2024

Find Secondary Schools

To find out what each school provides for SEND, click the link to their SEND pages: Torquay. The Spires College - The Spires College - ...

December 31, 2024

Find Primary Schools

To find out what each school provides for SEND, click the link to their SEND pages: Torquay. All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School - SEND ...

December 31, 2024

Moving on from Early Years to Primary School for a child with SEND

A child will reach compulsory school age on a prescribed day (31 December, 31 March or 31 August) on or after their 5th birthday. All ...

January 13, 2025

Starting school reception year on a part-time basis

All children: must start school by the beginning of the term after their 5th birthday. can have a full-time school place in the September following ...

December 31, 2024

Moving on from Primary School to Secondary School for a child with SEND

The move from primary to secondary education can be stressful for any child and can be especially a child with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). It ...

December 31, 2024

Moving on from Secondary School to Post 16 Education for a young person with SEND

All young people must remain in education, employment or training until the age of 18. Learning can be academic, vocational or work based. The Post 16 Educational ...

December 31, 2024

Choosing a Post 16 Education provider

It is a good idea consider chosen areas of interest, types of courses you might be interested and the different types of post 16 education ...

December 31, 2024

Changing school for any other reason (mid-phase transfers) for a child with SEND

There may be several reasons why you may be considering changing your childs' school outside of normal transition points: unhappy with current placement current placement ...