Preparing to make an EHC needs assessment request

If you are considering making the request for an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment yourself, it is important to provide the Local Authority ...

Placement in mainstream schools

The majority of children with special educational needs will have their needs met in mainstream school at SEND support within the SEND Support and Provision ...

Brixham College – Enhanced Resource Provision – Autistic Spectrum Condition

The ASC is an Enhanced Provision which operates through, and is attached to Brixham College. Pupils with an ASC cover the full ability range but ...

I wish I’d known

Year 9 Annual Reviews

The Year 9 annual review of your young person’s Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) is very important and begins the preparation for adulthood. This ...

What your new Local Authority SEND department will do next

If the process of an Educational, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment was started for your child or young person, but no Education, Health and ...

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

Most children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) can be taught in mainstream schools. The Torbay Local Authority will always seek to place SEND ...

Choosing a School for a child with SEND (Primary School to Secondary 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 ...

Gathering information (disagreements about SEND provision)

It is important to keep a written record of all contacts with the school, the local authority or health, particularly if you may be moving ...

Choosing a School for a child with an EHCP

Most children and young people with special educational needs can be taught in mainstream schools. The Torbay Local Authority will always seek to place SEND ...