What we do
We work alongside children and young people, families, and settings to explore how technology can support participation, independence and voice. Our approach is rooted in listening, collaboration and inclusion.
We take time to understand each child or young person’s strengths, interests and experiences. We recognise that technology can be emotional and empowering, not just functional.
ICT Consultations
Settings can request an ICT consultation for advice on how they can enable children and young people to express their thinking in ways that work for them.
Sessions are designed to be flexible and responsive to need, usually around 45 minutes. This is based on shared information and discussion, ensuring everyone’s perspective is heard.
They may include:
- Supporting pupils to find the most effective way for them to record and express ideas (e.g. typing, speech, multimedia)
- Working together to develop typing skills
- Working together to explore making use of Speech to text software
- Using technology to access, participate and be heard
- App suggestions
- Literacy support software recommendations
- Tips for how to implement ideas in the setting
- Discussions around equipment and peripherals such as headsets, keyboards and styluses.
Following the session, a write up of the discussion will be completed and sent out. We welcome feedback to improve how we communicate and support settings.
To book on to an ICT consultation, follow the link at the bottom of the page for Requesting Access to SEND support and chose ICT SEND as the primary area of need requiring support.
There is no cost to settings to book an ICT consultation.
Resources
- Devon’s SEND Local Offer – the local offer can help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families to find the right help and support.
- Eligibility Criteria
Online training
Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision (OAIP)
Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision (OAIP) describes the inclusive provision and practice that all Devon schools, early years, and post 16 settings should be able to provide for all children and young people, including those with SEND, from within their own resources. This will support all children and young people to attend, engage and thrive in their educational setting.
It describes approaches, provision and practice that is ‘helpful to all, harmful to none and crucial for some’.
Requesting access to SEND support
Schools and settings wishing to access SEND support should read the guidance and submit a request for access to SEND support form.