SEND - Family Hub

October 5, 2024

Age 16-18 – Typical characteristics of young people with Sensory Needs

Sensory Needs - a young person may experience difficulties in the following areas:o Copying from the board, even when sitting close.o Poor hand eye coordination ...

August 23, 2023

Do I need a diagnosis to access support?

No, you do not need a diagnosis to access support. Support and Inclusion is needs led and not determined by any formal diagnosis. This means ...

August 20, 2023

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 ...

Torbay SEND Voice Sensory and physical needs

April 17, 2024

Visual Impairment (VI) – support strategies or interventions

Visual impairment Advisory Teacher is available for advice. Referrals can be made directly or generated through the ophthalmology service when the child/young person has appointments. The ...

August 20, 2023

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. ...

August 20, 2023

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 ...

August 20, 2023

Suggestions for the SENDCO for Neurodiversity

Ensure all members of staff understand neurodiversity and neurodivergence and the range of needs and conditions that this includes. Ensure that all relevant adults have ...

March 7, 2024

Developing language skills – Early Years – Communication and Interaction

Model play actions alongside the child using similar toys and objects that the child is already engaged in. Accompany play actions with simple single words ...

March 7, 2024

Supporting persistence and developing motivation through cause and effect play – Early Years – Cognition and Learning

Cause and effect play – adults may need to use verbal cues such as ‘Ready, Steady Go!’ or ‘One, two three!’ to prepare the child ...

March 20, 2024

Supporting self-regulation through a setting approach – Early Years – Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Settings could develop a Regulation Policy to replace or sit alongside their behaviour management policy to create a consistent approach to supporting regulation. The setting ...