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November 22, 2024

Pledge 2 – Show you we care

You said: “We want to feel like the people around us are supportive” Our pledge to you We will listen carefully and ensure that we ...

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October 5, 2024

SEND 2023 Participation Survey – full report

We produced two surveys in 2023 to ask people what they thought of Torbay’s SEND services. The surveys were available during June and July – ...

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October 9, 2024

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

October 8, 2024

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

October 8, 2024

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

October 8, 2024

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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October 9, 2024

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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October 9, 2024

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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