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October 5, 2024

Age 16-18 – Targeted SEND Support Strategies or Interventions for Dyslexia

Access to a reader or assistive technology in assessments and examinations.

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August 30, 2023

What are our five toolkits and how do I use them?

The five Graduated Response toolkits are: Cognition and learning – Cognition and learning difficulties cover a wide range of needs and abilities. Cognition and learning ...

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Torbay SEND voice- cognition

August 20, 2023

Specific Toolkits for SENDCos: Complex Learning Difficulties

Cognition and Learning Toolkit for Complex Learning Difficulties (Including FSAD. and prematurity) Area of Need: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) ...

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Torbay SEND Voice Sensory and physical needs

August 20, 2023

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 ...

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Torbay SEND Voice - Speech

August 20, 2023

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 ...

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August 20, 2023

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 ...

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March 7, 2024

Targeted interventions for small groups of children – Early Years – Communication and Interaction

Include the child in a small, targeted language programme such as Early Talk Boost recording the child’s skills pre and post intervention. Follow the manual ...

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March 7, 2024

Supporting children’s learning through enhanced communication support – Early Years – Cognition and Learning

Keep activities short and successful to help build the child’s attention skills and self-esteem.  Practise completing short outcome-focussed activities through having a ‘Special Time’ play ...

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March 20, 2024

Supporting strategies to promote self-regulation – Early Years – Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Some children may need sensory breaks to help them remain regulated – too much noise, crowded spaces or bright lights can trigger dysregulation. Regular visits ...

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October 5, 2024

Age 16-18 – Targeted SEND Support Strategies or Interventions for Sensory and Physical Needs

Creation and maintenance of effective Support Plans, including ISPs. Note this may be led by other services, such as medical, behavioural, safeguarding and wellbeing etc. ...

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