Portage is a home visiting service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families. Portage offers a framework of support which includes regular home visits by a Portage home visitor, care-coordination with all others involved with the child and family and signposting to local and national support and information. The home visits will […]
Depending on circumstances, you may be entitled to benefits aimed at making life a bit easier for your child and your family. This page gives you information on various benefits available but the whole benefit system is in a state of change so it is always worth checking the latest information with the relevant agency […]
Easy read helps to present written information in a way that makes it easier to understand for people with difficulty reading. These easy-to-read documents have been designed for use with children and young people: Confidentiality EHCPs EHC Needs Assessment Our services Personal budgets Local Offer IASS minimum standards
Landmark proposals for a register of all children not being educated in school, including those being taught at home, have been set out by Education Secretary Damian Hinds. The Government is consulting on proposals which will, for the first time, provide a clear picture of where children are if they are not in school. Estimates suggest almost […]
The NHS will work with schools and colleges to make expert mental health support available to a population of more than 470,000 children and young people across England, it has been announced. The new mental health support teams will be based in and near schools and colleges in 25 areas and will start giving support […]
On behalf of Torbay Council, TDA’s education team has secured funding in excess of £12m over the past two years, creating high quality nursery and school places for Torbay. While this meets Torbay Council’s statutory duty to ensure all children have access to a school place, it also provides outstanding learning environments for Torbay’s children. […]
Community clinics have been organised for children who have missed their school flu vaccination date. Clinics in Paignton or Newton Abbot are reserved for children who have missed their school date for whatever reason, including children in Torbay who are being Electively Home Educated (EHE). To book a child’s or an appointment, call the appointment […]
Contact helpline Contact for families with disabled children run a free helpline for parents and carers who want to talk through their issues with one of their expert advisers. If you’re thinking of calling the helpline, please take the time to read the information on this page first so you get the most out of your […]
Some useful SEND contacts – please let us know if you can think of more to add: Advisory Centre for Education ACE Education Advice & ACE Education Training 72 Durnsford Road, London, N11 2EJ. Phone: 0208 888 3377 Email: enquiries@ace-ed.org.uk Website: www.ace-ed.org.uk AFASIC – voice for life 1st Floor 20 Bowling Green Lane London EC1R 0BD. Phone: 020 […]
If you disagree with your local authority’s decisions on: not proceeding with an EHC needs assessment not producing an EHC plan, or the special educational support that is included in the EHC plan you have the right to challenge it. Your local authority will tell you when and how you can challenge their decisions. SENDIASS […]
