{"id":68730,"date":"2025-06-10T15:03:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T14:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/?page_id=68730"},"modified":"2025-11-06T13:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T13:56:14","slug":"deaf-and-hearing-impairment-signposting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/types-of-send\/sensory-and-or-physical-needs\/deaf-and-hearing-impairment-signposting\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory signposting guide: Deaf and Hearing Impairment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Child or young person with Hearing Impairment or hearing difficulties<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"steps-block clearfix  in_content\" id=\"block_acf-block-684ae4b77e8f1\"><div id=\"step-by-step-navigation\" class=\"dcc-step-nav dcc-step-nav--large dcc-step-nav--active\" data-show-text=\"Show\" data-hide-text=\"Hide\" data-show-all-text=\"Show all steps\" data-hide-all-text=\"Hide all steps\" data-show=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"dcc-step-nav__controls hide-for-print\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--controls js-step-controls-button\" aria-controls=\"\">\r\n<span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron  js-step-controls-button-icon\"><\/span>\r\n<span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text dcc-step-nav__button-text--all js-step-controls-button-text\">Hide all steps<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<\/div><ol class=\"dcc-step-nav__steps\"><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"are-sensory-services-already-supporting-or-involved-1\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"1\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 1<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-are-sensory-services-already-supporting-or-involved-1\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Are sensory services already supporting or involved?<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-are-sensory-services-already-supporting-or-involved-1\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>If a child is already being supported by a sensory service*, then the professional, parent or carer should make contact with those services known to the child or young person in the first instance.<\/p>\n<p>*Sensory support services may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Audiology<\/li>\n<li>ENT or Cochlear Implant Teams<\/li>\n<li>GP or Paediatrician<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/education-and-families\/send-local-offer\/support-for-parents\/disabled-childrens-service-dcs\/\">Disabled Children&#8217;s Service<\/a> or<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/\">Sensory and Physical needs SEN Team<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This enables joined up working between children and young people, their families and any supporting agencies.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"if-sensory-services-are-not-already-in-place-2\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"2\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 2<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-if-sensory-services-are-not-already-in-place-2\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">If sensory services are not already in place<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-if-sensory-services-are-not-already-in-place-2\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>If sensory services are <strong>not<\/strong> currently involved with, or supporting a child or young person and their family, a referral or request for service may need to be made &#8211; see <strong>Step 3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"making-a-request-for-service-support-3\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"3\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 3<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-making-a-request-for-service-support-3\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Making a request for service support<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-making-a-request-for-service-support-3\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>If a child or young person is <strong>not<\/strong> currently receiving support, in some cases parent carers or professionals can request help, in other cases a referral may be needed.<\/p>\n<p>This can also be used where a child or young person is currently receiving support, but they have been identified as having an unmet need.<\/p>\n<p>Support may come from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ophthalmology (via GP referral)<\/li>\n<li>Sensory and Physical SEN Team &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/request-for-access-to-send-support-guidance\/\">Request for access to SEND support<\/a><\/li>\n<li>GP or Paediatrician<\/li>\n<li>Disabled Children\u2019s Service &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/request-for-access-to-send-support-guidance\/\">Request for support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/understanding-send\/sensory-and-or-physical-needs\/sensory-impairments-useful-referral-contacts\/\">Sensory impairments useful referral contacts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Individual teams will then apply their own decision making criteria before deciding whether to <strong>accept<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>decline<\/strong>\u00a0a request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If a request is declined support may still be available from other sources &#8211; see Step 8.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"assessments-4\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"4\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 4<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-assessments-4\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Assessments<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-assessments-4\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>If a request for assessment is accepted the individual service will work with the child or young person, their family, and educational setting (as appropriate).<\/p>\n<p>An assessment will be provided, and an assessment outcome produced.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"assessment-outcomes-5\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"5\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 5<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-assessment-outcomes-5\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Assessment outcomes<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-assessment-outcomes-5\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>Once an assessment has been completed an \u2018assessment outcome\u2019, for example an assessment plan, will be produced.<\/p>\n<p>With consent, assessment plans and actions will be shared with those supporting the child or young person within education, health, and social care sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Where assessment is found to be more than the ordinarily available provision, a request for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/\">education, health and care (EHC) needs assessment<\/a> may be considered.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"monitoring-and-reviewing-6\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"6\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 6<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-monitoring-and-reviewing-6\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Monitoring and reviewing<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-monitoring-and-reviewing-6\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>Once an assessment plan has been put in place the progress of the child or young person will be monitored by the individual service, to make sure that the planned outcomes continue to meet the assessed need(s).<\/p>\n<p>If support is no longer required, for example, identified outcomes are reviewed and achieved, the services may conclude their involvement.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"transition-planning-7\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"7\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 7<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-transition-planning-7\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Transition planning<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-transition-planning-7\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>The term \u2018preparing for adulthood\u2019 is used to describe the time in a young person\u2019s life as they move from being a child to an adult. Planning the transition to adult services can start anytime from Year 9 or around age 14.<\/p>\n<p>See the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/education-and-families\/send-local-offer\/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years\/\">preparing for adulthood<\/a> section of the website for a range of information and advice, including our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/education-and-families\/send-local-offer\/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years\/preparing-for-adulthood-transitions-guide\/\">transitions guide<\/a>\u00a0which describes the changes that young people can expect, and when these are likely to happen.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy-enterprise-skills\/skills\/post-16-learning-participation\/\">Post-16 Learning Participation Team<\/a> (formerly CSW) work with young people aged 13 years and upwards, including those with sensory impairments, to help them plan for their future. They can also support young people aged 16+<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"if-a-request-for-support-is-declined-8\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"8\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 8<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-if-a-request-for-support-is-declined-8\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">If a request for support is declined<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-if-a-request-for-support-is-declined-8\"><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\"><p>If a request for support is declined parent carers may still be able to access advice and support from a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/understanding-send\/sensory-and-or-physical-needs\/charities-offering-hearing-impairment-support\/\">range of charities offering hearing impairment support.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support services<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-684ae4b77e951\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<div class=\"page-section-inner clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-684ae4b77e97a\"><div class=\"page-inner-innerblocks\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensory impairments: useful referral contacts in Devon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Support for children and young people with hearing impairments is provided by a range of NHS, Education or Children&#8217;s Social Care teams in Devon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dcc-nostyle-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&apos;buttonEvent&apos;: &apos;Information page&apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/understanding-send\/sensory-and-or-physical-needs\/sensory-impairments-useful-referral-contacts\/\">Useful referral contacts <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-684ae4b77e9a0\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<div class=\"page-section-inner clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-684ae4b77e9bc\"><div class=\"page-inner-innerblocks\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support from charities and other organisations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several local and national charities and other organisations able to support children and young people with hearing impairments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dcc-nostyle-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&apos;buttonEvent&apos;: &apos;Information page&apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/understanding-send\/sensory-and-or-physical-needs\/charities-offering-hearing-impairment-support\/\">Charities and other organisations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-684ae4b77e9dc\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<div class=\"page-section-inner clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-684ae4b77e9f7\"><div class=\"page-inner-innerblocks\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wellbeing support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several local and national charities and organisations who support children and young people&#8217;s wellbeing, including those with sensory impairments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dcc-nostyle-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&apos;buttonEvent&apos;: &apos;Information page&apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/understanding-send\/sensory-and-or-physical-needs\/wellbeing-support\/\">Wellbeing support<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n<section class=\"document-download-list clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-684ae4b77ea11\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h2>Vision impairment signposting guide<\/h2><\/header><ul class=\"content-download\"><li class=\"content-download-inner\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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