Torbay Early Years Graduated Approach Toolkit (TEYGAT)

February 5, 2025

What is meant by Early Years – Visual Impairment (VI)

Sensory impairments can be present at birth or develop over time. A sensory impairment can be defined as an impairment that affects a child or ...

February 5, 2025

What is meant by Early Years – Communication and Interaction

Speech, Language & Communication (SLC) difficulties arise at different ages and with different levels of severity. There may be related learning difficulties in general or ...

February 5, 2025

What is meant by Early Years – Physical needs (PD)

The definition of disabled children and young people is set out in the Equality Act 2010: that is a child who has a physical or ...

February 5, 2025

What is meant by Early Years – Hearing Impairment (HI)

Hearing impairment can be considered significant if the child: Has hearing loss which is not aided. Has a fluctuating hearing loss (e.g. Glue Ear). Requires ...

February 5, 2025

What is meant by Early Years – Sensory processing needs

Sensory processing needs: A child may experience dysregulation triggered through a sensory overload, e.g. excessive noise; specific types of bright lighting, the feel of clothing ...

February 17, 2025

Torbay Early Years Graduate Approach Toolkit (Introduction)

Torbay Early Years Graduated Approach Toolkit (TEYGAT) aims to provide a one-stop-shop, for all early years providers to promote inclusive practice and support the additional ...

February 5, 2025

What is meant by Early Years – Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)

Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) refers to combined visual and hearing impairment. Sensory impairments can be defined as an impairment that affects a child or young person’s ...

February 5, 2025

What is meant by Early Years – Social, Emotional and Mental Health?

Children’s development follows its own unique pathway with some needing more support to reach key milestones. The EYFS reforms were introduced in September 2021 and ...

February 5, 2025

What is meant by Early Years – Cognition and Learning

Children presenting with delays in their cognition and learning may initially show difficulties in engagement with others and/or delayed play skills. Adults may need to ...