SEND Frequently Asked Questions

The Torbay SEND team have created this document to help with frequently asked questions. Our goal is to streamline communication and provide you with quicker ...

Become an apprentice: What you’ll get

Access to Work – get support if you have a disability or health condition (easy read)

Mental health support

Care Act: assessment and eligibility

Renting a housing association property

You can apply to join the waiting lists for a housing association property by registering with Devon Home Choice. The number of properties available is limited ...

Benefits calculators

Driving with a disability: everything you need to know

Who decides what SEND Support your child or young person will get in school?

The SEND Code of Practice says: Class and subject teachers, supported by the senior leadership team, should make regular assessments of progress for all pupils. These should ...

Element 3 – Top-up funding – High Needs Block

This is provided from the high needs block element of the Designated Schools Grant (DGS), and is aimed mainly, though not exclusively, at pupils with ...