Year 9 Annual Reviews

February 5, 2025

Supporting Early Years – Visual Impairment (VI)

In planning and guiding what children learn, practitioners must reflect on the different rates at which children are developing and adjust their practice appropriately. Objects ...

February 5, 2025

Supporting Early Years – Hearing Impairment (HI)

Adults support children with Hearing Impairment (HI) through: Using simple short sentences to build vocabulary. Sensitivity to the child’s wish to contribute and give them ...

February 5, 2025

Supporting Early Years – Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)

In planning and guiding what children learn, practitioners must reflect on the different rates at which children are developing and adjust their practice appropriately. Tactile ...

February 5, 2025

Supporting Early Years – Sensory processing needs

Understand adaptations may be needed in the environment e.g. quiet safe space to reduce sensory overload. Support regulation when sensory response is triggered whether tactile; ...

February 4, 2025

Age 16-18 – Suggestions for the SENDCO for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

Work with Wellbeing and Safeguarding Team. Contribute to any MASH referrals required, supporting Safeguarding Team. Contribute to risk assessments, with priority on ways to mitigate ...

February 4, 2025

Age 16 -18 – Service Suggestions for the SENDCO for Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Raise awareness with staff about students’ communication and interaction needs. Provide training for staff. Arranging social communication clubs/small group activities. Liaising with specialist teachers for ...

February 4, 2025

Age 16-18 – Suggestions for the SENDCO for Neurodiversity

Referral to Torbay CAMHS - Family Hub, SALT & OT Requesting help from CFHD - Children and Family Health Devon, Educational Psychology & Specialist Teaching ...

February 4, 2025

Age 16-18 – What is meant by Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that causes difficulty in areas such as reading, writing and spelling. It can also affect organisational skills. It is important ...

February 4, 2025

Age 16-18 – Typical characteristics of young people with Sensory Needs

Sensory Needs - a young person may experience difficulties in the following areas:o Copying from the board, even when sitting close.o Poor hand eye coordination ...