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February 5, 2025

Supporting positive relationships through Chat, Play, Read at home and in the setting – Early Years – Social, Emotional and Mental Health

These are the key messages: Chat – Talk, Pause, Listen, Respond - back-and-forth exchanges with adults who respect and respond to children’s conversation. Play – ...

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January 8, 2025

What is a phase transfer (video for Children & Young People)

This video has been created by local Children and Young People. This is one of a series of 3 videos to help children, young people ...

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February 4, 2025

Age 16-18 – Suggestions for the SENDCo for Cognition and Learning Needs

• Specialised support from professionals such as Educational Psychology & Specialist Teaching Service (TEPATS) - Family Hub and local authority SEND advisory and support teams ...

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September 19, 2026

Sign up to receive Torbay SEND newsletters

Keep up to date with the latest information for SEND families with our regular email newsletter. We publish two bulletins each term, and include news ...

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August 20, 2023

Where can I go for more help?

You might feel that even with the support or provision provided, your child or young person’s needs are not being met. In the first instance, ...

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February 4, 2025

Further resources including local support available for Neurodiversity

Autism Education Trust – The Autism Standards Framework can be used by education setting leaders/leadership team to support the implementation of Good Autism Practice across a ...

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September 18, 2026

When will the LA decide whether or not to issue an EHCP?

The Local Authority (LA) must make a decision and let you know their decision within 16 weeks of receiving the request for an Education, Health and Care ...

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January 8, 2025

One Page Profiles

A one-page profile captures the essence of the child's character and needs, and acts as a starting point in getting to know them. It isn’t ...

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January 7, 2025

Building blocks of writing

Download and/or print "Building blocks of writing" the_building_blocks_of_writing_am_1_1Download

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August 11, 2026

Dingley’s Promise Sensory Support

Here are two practical ways of supporting young children’s sensory differences Sensory Profile – sharing with the team a young child’s sensory profile enables adults ...

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