Further resources including local support available for Neurodiversity

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 ...

August 20, 2023

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 ...

February 4, 2025

Universal support for Neurodiversity

Every school, health setting, social worker and community support worker will: Have a supportive ethos and environment which promotes neurodiversity Have clear processes in place ...

February 3, 2025

Torbay’s Graduated Response

Torbay’s Graduated Response will ensure all partners work together to get the “right support, in the right place, at the right time” by the right ...

February 4, 2025

Key Principles for supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

Key Principles for supporting SEMH: Adults should show curiosity and wondering aloud about the presenting behaviour and should model the use of restorative language, problem ...

February 4, 2025

Universal Support for Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Every education setting, health setting, social worker and community support worker will: Have a supportive ethos and environment which promotes speech, language, communication and respect, ...

Torbay SEND Voice Sensory and physical needs

February 4, 2025

Universal Support for Sensory and Physical Needs

Every school, health setting, social worker and community support worker will: Have an ethos of inclusivity, where reasonable adjustments are made to support the inclusion ...

February 4, 2025

Universal Support for Cognition and Learning Needs

Every school, health setting, social worker and community support worker will: Consider the broad context of a child’s circumstances when they are identified as having ...

February 4, 2025

Appendix 1:

Appendix 1: Free evidenced based resources to enable parents/carers and staff to understand typical speech, language and communication development Ages and stages - Speech and ...

February 4, 2025

Universal support for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

Every school, health setting, social worker and community support worker will: Adapt and adjust behavioural expectations and responses to meet the child/young person’s SEND and ...