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August 20, 2023

Our approach to Support and Inclusion

For children and young people in Torbay to thrive we know that every setting should have in place: Quality first teaching and differentiation recognising that ...

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Torbay SEND voice- cognition

August 20, 2023

Suggestions for the SENDCo for Cognition and Learning Needs

Observe – allows the SENCo to gather information about the young person’s abilities, strengths, and areas of difficulty in different contexts and activities. The SENCo ...

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Torbay SEND Voice Sensory and physical needs

August 20, 2023

Physical Needs (PN) – support strategies or interventions

Use the Child and Family Health Devon website to gain information on: Balance Walking difficulties Normal movement in babies Playing in different positions Fatigue Developmental milestones Fine ...

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Torbay SEND Voice - Speech

August 20, 2023

Key principles for supporting children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs

All adults to: prepare the child/young person for experiences and learning opportunities. help the child/young person to understand and name their needs and emotions consider ...

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August 20, 2023

Targeted SEND support strategies or interventions for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

The needs of some children/young people may require… Positive Support Plan Draw up a Positive Support Plan (PSP) that meets the needs of children and ...

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August 20, 2023

SEND support strategies or interventions for Neurodiversity (2. Sensory Processing differences & Motor Skills)

2) Sensory Processing differences & Motor Skills Organised and clutter free resources, workspaces and classrooms Choice of learning spaces alongside peers within class based on ...

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March 8, 2024

Each unique child presents in their own way – Early Years – Communication and Interaction

All children will develop their Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) skills at their own pace with their unique patterns of development. Children’s back-and-forth interactions from ...

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March 1, 2024

Making Reasonable Adjustments: The Equality Act 2010 – Principles of inclusion and our duties to children with SEND Making Reasonable Adjustments

The Equality Act 2010 says education settings must not discriminate against a child because of their disability. This is unlawful under the Act. Where a ...

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March 7, 2024

Each Unique Child Presents in Their Own Way – Early Years – Cognition and Learning

Here is a checklist, based on the above Characteristics of Effective Learning observations.  It lists typical responses from young children, whose cognition and learning is ...

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March 1, 2024

Each unique child presents in their own way – Early Years – Social, Emotional and Mental Health

The principles of the EYFS advocate the unique child whose interests, preferences and needs are supported through positive relationships and sensitive interactions within an enabling ...

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