SEND - Family Hub

March 20, 2024

Supporting an understanding of young children’s self-regulation – Early Years – Social, Emotional and Mental Health

All young children need support with some aspects of their personal, social and emotional development. Some children remain regulated when presented with day-to-day challenges whereas ...

March 20, 2024

Supporting Early Years – Physical needs (PD)

Seek professionals’ advice: Occupational Health referrals - Children and Family Health (childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk) Email: CFHD.DevonSPA@nhs.net Tel: 0330 024 5321 Mayfield outreach can be requested if you ...

March 20, 2024

Supporting Early Years – Visual Impairment (VI)

In planning and guiding what children learn, practitioners must reflect on the different rates at which children are developing and adjust their practice appropriately. Objects ...

March 20, 2024

Supporting Early Years – Hearing Impairment (HI)

Adults support children with Hearing Impairment (HI) through: Using simple short sentences to build vocabulary. Sensitivity to the child’s wish to contribute and give them ...

March 20, 2024

Supporting Early Years – Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)

In planning and guiding what children learn, practitioners must reflect on the different rates at which children are developing and adjust their practice appropriately. Tactile ...

March 20, 2024

Supporting Early Years – Sensory processing needs

Understand adaptations may be needed in the environment e.g. quiet safe space to reduce sensory overload. Support regulation when sensory response is triggered whether tactile; ...

October 5, 2024

Age 16-18 – Suggestions for the SENDCO for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

Work with Wellbeing and Safeguarding Team. Contribute to any MASH referrals required, supporting Safeguarding Team. Contribute to risk assessments, with priority on ways to mitigate ...

October 5, 2024

Age 16-18 – Service Suggestions for the SENDCO for Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Raise awareness with staff about students’ communication and interaction needs. Provide training for staff. Arranging social communication clubs/small group activities. Liaising with specialist teachers for ...

October 5, 2024

Age 16-18 – Suggestions for the SENDCO for Neurodiversity

Referral to CAMHS, SALT, OT, EP, Advocacy Services and Children Family Health Devon. Check classroom environment and the impact on sensory needs. Work with Tutors ...

October 5, 2024

Age 16-18 – What is meant by Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that causes difficulty in areas such as reading, writing and spelling. It can also affect organisational skills. It is important ...