Learn about the person, not the disability – one-page profiles provide an at-a-glance way of knowing what really matters to people, a document that can be taken with them as they move through services and come into contact with people. A one-page profile captures all the important information about a person on a single sheet […]
An education, health and care plan (EHCP) is for children and young people aged up to 25 who need more support than is available through SEN support. EHCPs identify educational, health and social needs and set out the additional support to meet those needs to secure the best possible outcomes for them across education, health […]
The law is often misunderstood by both parents and carers of disabled children and people who work for public bodies. ‘Myths’ develop – some are listed here: You need a diagnosis to be entitled to any support A medical diagnosis is not essential in order to trigger a duty to provide support for a […]
TALK the talk! SEND is a minefield of acronyms. Here are some of the most commonly used ones: A AAC Augmentative and Alternative Communication ADVISORY TEACHER – a specialist teacher employed by the local education authority to give advice to schools ADD Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder APA Alternative Provision Academy (formerly […]
The charity Contact have published ‘The Helpful Guide for Families with Disabled Children’, an all-in-one book with all the information and help families need to enjoy life. Contact say: “We know that new parents of disabled children are frequently overwhelmed with reams of paperwork and piles of pamphlets. That’s why we’ve put everything in one […]
Over the summer holidays Louise Loram and Steph Musselwhite from South West Family Values have been rolling out forest and sea school sessions for some of the families they support from Sacred Heart, St Marychurch, Shiphay and Priory primary schools. Sessions have encouraged families to access and explore the local natural environments around Torbay and encouraged […]
Everyone likes a lie-in, but this year’s Torquay pantomime Sleeping Beauty takes it to a whole new level. Cursed by an evil fairy she is doomed to slumber forever until she is awoken by true love’s kiss! Set your alarm clocks for this year’s fun-filled pantomime Sleeping Beauty. The perfect festive family treat! And there’s going […]
Play Torbay’s summer play activities programme is here – with activities for children and young people of all ages. Playground activities are free to anyone who would like to join in! For any activities, if your child requires the support of Play Torbay’s play inclusion team, contact them as soon as possible: email sarah@playtorbay.org.uk or call 01803 850157. […]
As many of you may have heard, the IS service is coming to an end on July 31, 2018. This is due to the closure of the Independent Support (IS) programme. Over the last few years lots of parents and carers in Torbay have had their child or young person’s statement transferred to an Education, […]
Lifeworks’ Holiday project for this summer is for learning disabled young people from 12 to 17 years old. Weeks one and two – from Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 10 – are KEEP CALM AND DO IT ANYWAY – a new wellbeing activity program providing a comfortable space for young people to gain confidence, […]
