Torbay SEND Local Offer - Family Hub

February 4, 2025

Helpful Resources for meeting Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Communication Friendly Environments A Communication Friendly Environment enables learners (pupils) to develop their social, emotional and academic potential by reducing or removing barriers to communication. ...

February 4, 2025

Assessment tools for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

There is a wide range of assessment tools and devices. The list below is not exhaustive but is indicative. Settings should use a consistent set ...

February 4, 2025

Suggestions for the SENDCO for Neurodiversity

Ensure all members of staff understand neurodiversity and neurodivergence and the range of needs and conditions that this includes. Ensure that all relevant adults have ...

November 28, 2024

How to make an EHC needs assessment request

A request for an EHC needs assessment can be make using one of the following forms: Parents – RSA/App A – Parental request for the local ...

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 ...

January 8, 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 ...