Request for Access to Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Advisory Service (updated Oct 21)
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Support Team provides specialist support, teaching and advice to schools, settings, parents and professionals for children with low incidence needs.
We work with children and young people from birth to 19 years of age supporting their safety, development, learning, achievement and wellbeing. We promote inclusion, developing strategies for access to the curriculum and independent learning.
We aim to improve outcomes for all children and young people with low incidence needs in Devon and the South West by working in partnership with our colleagues from Health and Social Care.
Which teams are included in SEND Support?
- Communication and Interaction
- Sensory Impairment
- Physical Difficulties and ICT SEND
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health including Behaviour Support
The majority of our staff are qualified, specialist teachers, with additional qualifications and/or experience but we also have Deaf Inclusion Workers, Braille Teachers, Resources Co-ordinator for Large Print and Braille and administrative support.
Strategic Lead for SEND and Inclusion Support is Jeanette Savage.
The staff are based across Devon. Please get in touch with us by calling the Admin Team on :01392 287239 or email: educationlearnersupport@devon.gov.uk
Accessing support
Schools wishing to access SEND support should complete the Request for Access form.