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September 18, 2023

Checklist for Visiting Schools (SEND)

Visiting a school is the best way to determine whether that school is right for your child. It is an opportunity to get a sense of ...

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Moving on from Early Years to Primary School for a child with SEND

September 18, 2023

Moving on from Early Years to Primary School for a child with SEND

A child will reach compulsory school age on a prescribed day (31 December, 31 March or 31 August) on or after their 5th birthday. All ...

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Starting school reception year on a part-time basis

September 18, 2023

Starting school reception year on a part-time basis

All children: must start school by the beginning of the term after their 5th birthday. can have a full-time school place in the September following ...

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Starting school later in the academic year (Deferred Entry)

September 18, 2023

Starting school later in the academic year (Deferred Entry)

Some parents, of children who are 4, will want their child to start school later in the academic year or at the start of the ...

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Choosing a School for a child with SEND (Early Years to Primary School)

October 25, 2023

Choosing a School for a child with SEND (Early Years to Primary School)

Most children with SEND will be able to go to their local mainstream school. They will be taught with children of their own age. They ...

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Starting school a year behind other children of the same age (Delayed Entry)

April 24, 2024

Starting school a year behind other children of the same age (Delayed Entry)

Some parents want their child to be held back a year and to start school a year behind their chronological age group. This is called ...

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Choosing a School for a child with an EHCP (Early Years to Primary School)

October 26, 2023

Choosing a School for a child with an EHCP (Early Years to Primary School)

Most children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) can be taught in mainstream schools. The Torbay Local Authority will always seek to place SEND ...

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Securing a school place for a child with SEND (Early Years to Primary School)

August 26, 2023

Securing a school place for a child with SEND (Early Years to Primary School)

Children born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 will start primary school in September 2023. Apply online from 1 November 2022 for September ...

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

August 21, 2023

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 mainstream schools providing that: The school is suitable for the child’s age, ability and aptitude ...

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Transition planning (Early Years to Primary School)

August 21, 2023

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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