The majority of children with special educational needs will have their needs met in mainstream school at SEND support within the SEND Support and Provision – Graduated Response without the need for an EHCP.

The Local Authority (LA) will also always seek to place SEND pupils who have an EHCP in mainstream schools providing that:

• The school is suitable for the child’s age, ability and aptitude and the special educational needs
• The child’s attendance is not incompatible with the efficient education of other children in the school, and
• The placement is an efficient use of the LA’s resources.

The Council has a Strategic Policy for Inclusion which works to promote inclusion, reduce disadvantage and support potential learners into learning experiences. Torbay’s key principles of inclusion includes reducing the number of pupils with SEND in special schools and ensuring that the number in mainstream school rises.

For further information:

• If you would like independent information, advice and support, contact SENDIASS Torbay on 01803 208239.
• If your child does not have an EHCP, contact our school admissions team on 01803 208908.
• If your child has an EHCP, contact our SEND team on 01803 208274.