When may an EHC needs assessment be required?

September 24, 2023

South Devon High School (age 14 – 16)

The Government allows colleges to offer courses to pupils aged 14-16 who wish to access practical and technical education. South Devon High School, based at ...

January 13, 2025

SEND Accessibility Fund processes for 2022 & 2023

Expressions of interest were sought from schools prior to allocations being awarded for these accessibility funds. For 2023 a total of £100,000 was available for ...

January 13, 2025

Helping children with a hearing loss understand spoken language

Ensure that pupil is attending to you before you speak to him/her. Be aware of the complexity of the language you are using. Spoken language ...

February 5, 2025

Visual Communication support – Early Years – Communication and Interaction

Visual communication support by using photos of the child, their family and favourite toys and activities; Boardmaker and Widgit pictures, Makaton symbols, drawings. Use your ...

February 5, 2025

Supporting social play skills with peers through modelling and demonstration – Early Years – Cognition and Learning

Develop the child’s social play skills. Use the child’s strong play preferences to build up their engagement with adults and peers starting with securing successful ...

February 5, 2025

Supporting self-regulation through discussion and peer on peer support – Early Years – Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Having discussions regarding our emotions with children as a group can help children to learn about self-regulation. Adults can explain what happens to their ...

February 4, 2025

Age 16-18 – Universal Support for Sensory and Physical Needs

All staff will: Model positive behaviours and implement the SEND Pledge Values Our vision for SEND in the local area - Family Hub to support ...

February 4, 2025

Age 16-18 – Targeted SEND Support Strategies or Interventions for Dyslexia

Access to a reader or assistive technology in assessments and examinations. Download the 16 – 18 Graduated Response toolkit here: 16 - 18 Graduated Response ...