Transitions for Sensory and Physical Needs

October 8, 2024

Specific Toolkits for SENDCos: Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

Cognition and Learning Toolkit for Specific Learning Difficulties Area of Need: Specific learning difficulties For most specific learning difficulties, there are likely to be: Indications ...

October 8, 2024

Helpful Resources for meeting Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Communication Friendly Environments A Communication Friendly Environment enables learners (pupils) to develop their social, emotional and academic potential by reducing or removing barriers to communication. ...

October 9, 2024

Assessment tools for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

There is a wide range of assessment tools and devices. The list below is not exhaustive but is indicative. Settings should use a consistent set ...

October 9, 2024

Service offer or referral pathway for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

Outreach or Early Help referral Health services – consider a referral to GP or Neurodiversity pathway Family support worker Early Help Service /Targeted Help Young ...

August 20, 2023

The Assess, Plan, Do, Review Cycle

The Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle is how the Graduated Response is put in place. It can be repeated as many times as needed to ...

October 8, 2024

Suggestions for the SENDCO for Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Support staff/parents/carers to identify need: enable parents/carers and staff to understand typical speech, language and communication development provide access to recommended screening tools to enable professionals ...

October 9, 2024

Helpful Resources for specific needs (Autism)

Please note that the following list of need is not exhaustive: Autism Autism Education Trust (AET) School Autism Standards (5-19) National Autistic Society – Autism ...

Torbay SEND Voice Sensory and physical needs

October 8, 2024

Sensory difficulties – support strategies or interventions

Sensory integration is based on the concept of how the brain organises and interprets sensory information. Sensory-based interventions are activities that occur in the child/ ...

October 8, 2024

Specific Toolkits for SENDCos: Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

Cognition and Learning Toolkit for MLD learners Area of Need: Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) The learner is working below age-related expectations across most subjects and ...

October 9, 2024

Helpful Resources for specific needs (ADHD or FASD)

Please note that the following list of need is not exhaustive: ADHD ADDISS – ADHD Information Service Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity ...