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October 9, 2024

Universal, Targeted and Specialist Provision

Universal provision means the support and provision which is ordinarily available to every child or young person in every educational setting in Torbay. Some children ...

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October 9, 2024

SEND support strategies or interventions for Neurodiversity (1. Executive Functioning Skills)

1) Executive Functioning Skills Executive function can include many developmental areas. Three core areas include: inhibition (which includes selective attention, and self-control) working memory flexibility ...

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Torbay SEND Voice Sensory and physical needs

October 8, 2024

SEND Support Strategies or Interventions for Sensory and Physical Needs

General advice for all the needs in this category: Talk to the child/young person to find out what they feel is best for them Consistent ...

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Torbay SEND Voice - Speech

October 8, 2024

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 (0-17years) (speechandlanguage.org.uk) Universally ...

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October 9, 2024

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 ...

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October 9, 2024

Targeted SEND support strategies or interventions for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

The needs of some children/young people may require… Positive Support Plan Draw up a Positive Support Plan (PSP) that meets the needs of children and ...

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Torbay SEND voice- cognition

October 8, 2024

Suggestions for the SENDCo for Cognition and Learning Needs

Observe – allows the SENCo to gather information about the young person’s abilities, strengths, and areas of difficulty in different contexts and activities. The SENCo ...

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Torbay SEND Voice - Speech

October 8, 2024

Key principles for supporting children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs

All adults to: prepare the child/young person for experiences and learning opportunities. help the child/young person to understand and name their needs and emotions consider ...

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October 9, 2024

SEND support strategies or interventions for Neurodiversity (2. Sensory Processing differences & Motor Skills)

2) Sensory Processing differences & Motor Skills Organised and clutter free resources, workspaces and classrooms Choice of learning spaces alongside peers within class based on ...

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Torbay SEND Voice Sensory and physical needs

October 8, 2024

Physical Needs (PN) – support strategies or interventions

Use the Child and Family Health Devon website to gain information on: Balance Walking difficulties Normal movement in babies Playing in different positions Fatigue Developmental milestones Fine ...

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