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January 8, 2025

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 ...

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October 20, 2025

What is the Graduated Response?

The Graduated Response, or Graduated Approach, is the process which must be carried out when there are concerns about a possible special educational need. The ...

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November 11, 2025

Makaton Signs for Everyday Routines – Visual Support Guides

The eight accompanying guides below provide sign visuals to support your learning from Torbay's short films, Makaton Signs for Everyday Routines. Makaton is a unique ...

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November 11, 2025

Makaton Signs for Everyday Routines – 7 short films

Makaton is a unique communication programme that uses symbols (pictures), signs (gestures) and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential ...

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Speech, Language and Communication – Ages and Stages Guides

November 6, 2024

Speech, Language and Communication – Ages and Stages Guides

I CAN’s Talking Point gives parents/carers and practitioners the information they need to help children develop their speech, language and communication skills. If a child ...

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Torbay SEND Voice - Speech

February 4, 2025

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., ...

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January 7, 2025

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 ...

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February 4, 2025

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 ...

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February 17, 2025

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 ...

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August 10, 2023

Resources for understanding and supporting Children and Young People with Autism

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