Torbay SEND Local Offer - Family Hub

December 31, 2024

Moving on from Primary School to Secondary School for a child with SEND

The move from primary to secondary education can be stressful for any child and can be especially a child with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). It ...

December 31, 2024

Moving on from Secondary School to Post 16 Education for a young person with SEND

All young people must remain in education, employment or training until the age of 18. Learning can be academic, vocational or work based. The Post 16 Educational ...

December 31, 2024

Choosing a Post 16 Education provider

It is a good idea consider chosen areas of interest, types of courses you might be interested and the different types of post 16 education ...

December 31, 2024

Changing school for any other reason (mid-phase transfers) for a child with SEND

There may be several reasons why you may be considering changing your childs' school outside of normal transition points: unhappy with current placement current placement ...

January 13, 2025

Resolving disagreements with education settings or other services

Sometimes problems can arise from a misunderstanding which can easily be clarified by talking to the right person. Many disagreements can be sorted out by ...

December 31, 2024

Find Pre-school educational settings

See Pre-Schools and Nursery Classes at school

January 7, 2025

Activities and childcare available to all children and young people

In Torbay we have some clubs which are aimed specifically for children and young people with SEND, whilst encouraging all activity and childcare providers to ...

January 3, 2025

Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service (Devon and Torbay)

An IMCA is an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate appointed by the local authority and/or NHS body to protect other people’s interests when they lack the ...

January 8, 2025

Lifeworks Charity Ltd. – Saturday groups and holiday project

SATURDAY CLUBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIESOur Enrichment Groups are split into THREE Age Ranges Youth Group 14-17 years – (10am – 3pm) Young ...

May 7, 2025

Torbay Young Carers Service

Torbay Young Carers Service are a friendly team based within Torbay Council’s Children’s Services. We provide a range of support and opportunities to young people ...