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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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November 22, 2024

Pledge 4 – Be fair

You said: “We want people to be fair and not always think we are in the wrong” Our pledge to you We will treat you ...

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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 ...

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Torbay SEND voice- cognition

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 ...

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Torbay SEND Voice Sensory and physical needs

October 8, 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 ...

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Torbay SEND Voice - Speech

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. ...

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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 ...

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