Assessment tools for Cognition and Learning Needs

Torbay SEND Voice Sensory and physical needs

February 4, 2025

Suggestions for the SENDCo for Sensory and Physical Needs

Have up to date information from all agencies and support plans that are in place. This information can be gained during multi-agency education meetings. If ...

February 4, 2025

Assessment and screening tools for Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Parents/carers and professionals: Child’s progress checker Public Health Nursing: Mandated developmental checks by 1 year and 2.6 years using ASQ and ASQ-SE assessments ELIM – an ...

October 6, 2025

Torbay Locality Model Pilot

What is a Locality Model? A Locality Model is not a new concept and many Local Areas have adopted the principles in their own locality ...

February 4, 2025

Specific Toolkits for SENDCos: Post 16

Cognition and Learning: General learning difficulties SEND support: Needs to be met from core funding for learners aged 16 to 19+ with general learning difficulties ...

February 4, 2025

Transitions for Sensory and Physical Needs

Enhanced transitions between schools and year groups are especially important for this area of need as often the diagnosis will be specific to the individual ...

February 4, 2025

Helpful Resources for specific needs (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyscalculia or Classic Tic Disorders)

Please note that the following list of need is not exhaustive: Dyslexia What is dyslexia? – British Dyslexia Association Specific Toolkits for SENDCos: Specific Learning ...

June 18, 2025

The Torbay Belonging Strategy

The Torbay Belonging Strategy has been created to support children and young people to maintain their school places by recognising and meeting need. Belonging Strategy ...

February 4, 2025

Service offer or referral pathway for Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Children and Family Health Devon- Requesting help from CFHD - Children and Family Health Devon AAC West is commissioned by NHS England to provide an ...

February 4, 2025

Assessment Tools for Sensory and Physical Needs

Colour screening IGF (information Gathering Form) – Occupational Therapy will send out to complement information on the referral Occupational Therapy Sensory Pathway Booklet with diary ...