Universal support for Neurodiversity

Every school, health setting, social worker and community support worker will: Have a supportive ethos and environment which promotes neurodiversity Have clear processes in place ...

Cognition & Learning (SEN Early Years Resources) – linked to FIS

Hearing Impairment Resources

Hearing impairment, deafness, or hearing loss refers to the total or partial inability to hear sounds. Symptoms may be mild, moderate, severe, or profound. A ...

When may an EHC needs assessment be required?

An Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment may be required for children and young people with SEND aged 0 to 25 years who: Have ...

Preston Primary School – Enhanced Resource Provision – Autistic Spectrum Condition

The Nest provides 16 places for children of primary school age, who have a medical diagnosis of autism.  We currently provide for children in all ...

Who are Short Breaks for?

Children and young people are eligible for short breaks when they have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term effect on ...

Preparing for Adulthood Outcomes

In Torbay, when young people move from childhood to adulthood, this is known as a ‘Transition’. We recognise this can be a daunting time for ...

What are Study programmes?

Study programmes are further education courses that can help you gain the skills you need to go on in to further education, get a job ...

What you have to do before you move

If your child or young person has Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) that are currently being met at SEND Support level without the need ...

Dispelling the Myths of Secondary School for SEND – event video

The embedded video below was recorded from a virtual event facilitated between Torbay SEND and SENDIASS Torbay, supported by Torbay SEND Family Voice that took ...