Our team uses a positive approach, focusing on what a child or young person can do. We offer advice and guidance, appropriate for the child or young person’s age and needs (in line with the SEND code of practice) and Devon’s Ordinarily, Available and Inclusive Provision (OAIP).
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’.
The following link will provide more information about Devon’s Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision (OAIP) frameworks.
Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision – Support for schools and settings (devon.gov.uk)
Alongside the OAIP the team provide specialist provision to meet individual need.
Specialist:
Team core offer
Pre-school Children
- Provide direct support to children 0-4 and their parents/carers in the home and/or early years setting to support early development through play and learning using Developmental Journal for Vision Impairment.
- Offer support & ideas on how to create a suitable learning environment in early years settings.
- Provide advice on resources and strategies that will support and develop visual stimulation.
Schools and colleges
- Offer advice on teaching strategies to develop independent learning.
- Support and training for school staff on how to adapt & modify teaching & learning resources to ensure access to the curriculum.
- Provide advice on exam access arrangements.
- Provide specialist training for staff to raise awareness of vision impairment.
- Demonstrate teaching strategies/model good practice.
- Use the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI) to support children and young people with vision impairment access an appropriate and equitable education alongside existing curriculums.
Transition
- Support children and young people through key transition stages, including preparation for adulthood.
Training
In addition to face to face training we also offer online courses that suitable for professionals working with children and young people who have vision impairments. These are available via the following link: Visual, hearing, multi-sensory or physical impairment support | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk)
How to access support
Schools wishing to access SEND support should complete the Request for Access form.
For more information, please contact Lian.Badcock@devon.gov.uk or Claire.L.Hayter@devon.gov.uk.