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Torbay SEND Voice Sensory and physical needs

February 4, 2025

Sensory difficulties – support strategies or interventions

Sensory integration is based on the concept of how the brain organises and interprets sensory information. Sensory-based interventions are activities that occur in the child/ ...

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Torbay SEND Voice - Speech

February 4, 2025

Suggestions for the SENDCo for Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Support staff/parents/carers to identify need: enable parents/carers and staff to understand typical speech, language and communication development provide access to recommended screening tools to enable professionals ...

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February 4, 2025

Service offer or referral pathway for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

Outreach or Early Help referral Health services – consider a referral to GP or Neurodiversity pathway Family support worker Early Help - Family Hub Young ...

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February 4, 2025

Helpful Resources for specific needs (Autism)

Please note that the following list of need is not exhaustive: Autism Autism Education Trust (AET) School Autism Standards (5-19) National Autistic Society – Autism ...

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June 3, 2025

Chestnut (hosted by Mayfield Special School) – Social, Emotional & Mental Health

Chestnut is a centre for children aged 5-11 years, experiencing complex social, emotional and mental health difficulties.  We have twenty places available. The main aim ...

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January 7, 2025

Work-based learning

There are several different types of work-based learning that give you the opportunity to train and get qualifications while working.  For some young people going ...

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December 30, 2024

What you need to do as soon as you have moved to Torbay

If your child or young person has Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) that are currently being met at SEND Support level without the need ...

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December 31, 2024

Transition planning (Early Years to Primary School)

Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) often find change difficult. As part of transition, schools, educational settings and families must work together to create ...

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December 31, 2024

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

The transition from primary school to secondary school starts early, from Yr 5, for children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP). The Torbay ...

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December 31, 2024

English and Maths and basic ICT (Functional Skills)

It is a priority to ensure that young people have good skills in English, Maths and basic ICT, as these are often essential for employment. ...

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