Torbay SEND Local Offer - Family Hub

November 4, 2025

How to make an EHC needs assessment (EHCNA) request

A request for an EHC needs assessment (EHCNA) can be make using one of the following forms: Appendix A – parent carer request for assessment of ...

June 3, 2025

Combe Pafford School – Special School – Moderate Learning Difficulties

Combe Pafford is a thriving special school which successfully caters for boys and girls, aged between 7 years and 19 years, who have moderate learning ...

August 20, 2023

What to do if you think your child DOES meet the CWD Eligibility Criteria

In Torbay, parents or carers of children and young people with disabilities who meet the Children with Disability Team Criteria can access Short Breaks in ...

January 7, 2025

What support might I be able to get on a further education course?

Young people aged 16-19 may be able to claim money (a bursary) for you or your college/training provider to use to meet the cost of ...

September 23, 2025

CSW Group – Careers Advice

CSW Group provides free information, advice, guidance and support to people of all ages to help them to enter work and learning. The service for 13-19 year olds also provides support ...

December 31, 2024

Securing a school place for a child with an EHCP (Early Years to Primary School)

The Torbay Local Authority will always seek to place SEND pupils in a mainstream school providing that: The school is suitable for the child’s age, ...

December 31, 2024

Securing a school place for a child with SEND (Primary School to Secondary School)

Children born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 will start Secondary School in September 2025. Apply online from 1 September 2024 for September ...

December 31, 2024

Adult learning

Adults with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) may want to continue going on courses to learn new skills and gain knowledge about subjects they ...

January 13, 2025

Making a formal complaint about a school or college

If you can’t reach agreement, you may wish to proceed to make a formal complaint following the individual educational setting complaints policy and procedures. All ...

January 13, 2025

Types of possible discrimination related to disability that are covered by the Equality Act.

The Equality Act only protects people who have a disability against these types of discrimination: Direct discrimination (including discrimination by perception and discrimination by association); Indirect ...