Makaton – visual communication
Makaton is a language programme aimed at supporting understanding and speaking skills. There are a range of free downloadable resources on the Makaton Website. Torbay ...
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August 24, 2023
Makaton is a language programme aimed at supporting understanding and speaking skills. There are a range of free downloadable resources on the Makaton Website. Torbay ...
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August 26, 2023
Mediation is not compulsory. But, before bringing an appeal to the SEND Tribunal, you must have contacted the mediation service and received a certificate to prove that ...
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January 10, 2025
The SEND Tribunal looks at the evidence put before it and decides whether the Local Authority (LA) decision followed the law and the SEND Code ...
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January 13, 2025
This is one of the three legal tests that may apply when naming a school on an EHCP. This legal test requires consideration of the ...
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January 13, 2025
The Annual Review meeting of a child or young person's EHCP will normally include the following: The views of everyone attending the meeting or involved ...
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January 6, 2025
Please see Post 16 Educational Opportunities which is a related topic on Moving towards Adulthood and can also be found at Post 16 Educational Opportunities.
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December 31, 2024
Since Torbay is a small area within Devon, some parents may wish to widen their search for their preferred school for their child or young ...
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January 13, 2025
Below are summary details of the projects that were successful in improving inclusion within mainstream via the Accessibility Funding in 2018-19. Where supplied by schools, ...
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January 13, 2025
Reduce background noise and distractions where possible. Wait for the class to be quiet before starting. Make the pupil aware of good listening skills. Encourage ...
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February 5, 2025
Include the child in a small, targeted language programme such as Early Talk Boost recording the child’s skills pre and post intervention. Follow the manual ...
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