SEND support strategies or interventions for Neurodiversity (1. Executive Functioning Skills)

1) Executive Functioning Skills Executive function can include many developmental areas. Three core areas include: inhibition (which includes selective attention, and self-control) working memory flexibility ...

Communication & Interaction (SEN Early Years Resources) – linked to FIS

Who can request an EHC needs assessment?

If, following a period of time at within SEND Support through the Torbay SEND Support and Provision – Graduated Response, your child or young person is still not ...

The Spires College – Enhanced Resource Provision – Autistic Spectrum Condition

The Spires College is proud to be a designated secondary school in Torbay for students who have high level Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) needs.  As ...

Children with Disabilities Team Eligibility Criteria

Following a needs assessment, as described within the full Torbay Children with Disabilities (CWD) Eligibility Criteria, the Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team will usually only provide services ...

Involving young people in decision making

What are course levels and qualifications?

There are lots of courses of different levels available.  The aim of every course, no matter what level, should be about making progress in developing ...

What your current Local Authority (LA) must do.

Educational, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment started but no Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) If your child or young person doesn't have an ...

Choosing a School for a child with SEND (Early Years to Primary School)

Most children with SEND will be able to go to their local mainstream school. They will be taught with children of their own age. They ...

Handling meetings (disagreements about SEND provision)

Many parents find it daunting even going to an informal meeting. Here are some ideas that may help. Remember that at this point the priority ...