Graduated Response (video for Children & Young People)

This video has been created by local Children and Young People.  Torbay Council has worked with young people to put together this short video to ...

What is meant by Neurodiversity?

All human beings can be described as neurodiverse. We vary in the way our brains work. We take in information in different ways. We process ...

What is meant by Sensory and Physical Needs?

Sensory impairments can be defined as an impairment that affects a child or young person’s ability to access auditory or visual information. Visual and hearing ...

What is meant by Cognition and Learning Needs?

Cognition and learning difficulties cover a wide range of needs and abilities. Cognition and learning difficulties may affect all areas of the curriculum, as with ...

What is meant by Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)?

Speech, language and communication needs describe difficulties with: producing speech sounds accurately stammering voice problems, such as hoarseness and loss of voice understanding language (i.e., ...

What is meant by Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)?

Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, as stated in the Code of Practice, Chapter 6 SEND_Code_of_Practice_January_2015.pdf, are a type of special educational need in which ...

Resources for understanding and supporting Children and Young People with Autism

Torbay Early Years Graduated Approach Toolkit

Torbay Early Years Graduated Approach Toolkit (TEYGAT) aims to provide a one-stop-shop, for all early years providers to promote inclusive practice and support the additional ...

Printer friendly versions of these toolkits

View and/or download and print these toolkits. Introduction to Graduated Response Cognition and Learning Needs Toolkit Sensory and Physical Needs Toolkit Speech, Language and Communication ...

Torbay Graduated Response and SEND: Training Flyer for Practitioners

Click on the 'Visit Site' button below - this flyer lists all current SEND and graduated response training available to Torbay practitioners. You can also ...