 Children’s centres provide Early Help services, to the whole family from pregnancy through to aged eight, when families most need support using the “team around the family” approach.
For individuals who do not rely on verbal language to express themselves, a range of Augmentative or Alternative Communication (AAC) systems can be used. The Devon AAC Intervention Service provides specialist Speech and Language Therapist input. Beacon House is a team of professional, compassionate and highly experienced chartered psychologists, psychotherapists and occupational therapists. They provide a wide range of assessments and effective therapies for children and young people, families and adults who are experiencing mental health difficulties, emotional and behavioural problems and relationship conflict. As a service they have a special interest in repairing the effects of trauma and attachment disruption.  The Communication Trust is a coalition of over 50 not-for-profit organisations working together to support everyone who works with children and young people in England to support their speech, language and communication.  The UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, they have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.  Speech Link and Language Link are innovative multi-media packages that give teachers and teaching assistants the ability to screen for developmental speech and language difficulties. Information is also given about implementing appropriate support programmes and strategies. If you do not currently subscribe to Speech Link and Language Link click here for more information and a FREE demo.  Autism Education Trust. The website includes extensive resources and advice to support effective education practice in the area of ASD. Access to the website is also a requirement for schools who are currently, and will be in the future, participating in the DEAP (Devon Enhanced Autism Programme). Access to resources are free, but professionals are required to sign up to receive a password to access the full site.  Call (Communication, Access, Literacy and Learning) Scotland helps children and young people across Scotland to overcome disability and barriers to learning created by their environment, and to fulfil their potential. The link will take you to a resource page which has posters and leaflets identifying useful ICT resources and apps which can support learners. Posters and leaflets are available for many platforms and for a range of learning barriers.
 Thrive 'helps adults prepare children and young people for life’s emotional ups and downs'.  Winston's Wish is a childhood bereavement charity in the UK who offer practical support and guidance to bereaved children, their families and professionals.  Balloons is a charity that provides support for children, young people and their families, before an expected death,or following the death, of someone significant in their lives.  Early Help 4 Mental Health. The website provides detailed information about the Early Help 4 Mental Health initiative, including how schools can sign up and get involved, the core offer and signposting for parents and young people.  Schools in Mind is a free network for school staff and allied professionals which shares academic and clinical expertise regarding the wellbeing and mental health issues that affect schools. The network provides a trusted source of up-to-date and accessible information and resources that school leaders, teachers and support staff can use to support the mental health and wellbeing of the children and young people in their care.  Services include
Workshops | programmes of intervention | coaching professional training | wellbeing at work. They work with: adults | children | families | schools early years settings | community projects | businesses. Testimonials "precise and sensitive, non-judgmental approach and support" Client “A huge weight has been lifted off her. Sophi is Sophie again!” Parent  Right for Children is a web based system that enables practitioners from a range of agencies, services and team to input and share information about the families they are working with. Information is only shared with the family’s permission.
 As corporate parents, we are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children in care. The Virtual School supports all children in care who are living in Devon or who are looked after by Devon but living in another part of the country.
 Children and Family Health Devon provide health services for children, young people and families across Devon. Our hope is that our services help children and young people to feel healthy, happy and safe. The Education Inclusion Service provides a statutory, but impartial service for parents and carers, school governors, headteachers, school staff and other agencies about inclusion, reintegration and exclusion. Babcock LDP Educational Psychology Service Domestic Violence and Abuse Resource Pack for Schools: Good Practice Guidance  Running Deer supports schools with a range of alternative therapeutic services for young people in Devon who are struggling in the classroom.  'Woodlands', On Track's Intervention Centre, is nestled in the beautiful Dartington Estate. The centre has its own unique charm and could not be better suited to support vulnerable children who struggle with the pressures of the modern world.  1-2-1 Mentors is a creative intervention service offering a range of programmes and bespoke packages to meet the needs of vulnerable children and young people.  Central Devon Academy is an Alternative Provision Academy Sponsored by The Schools Company Trust providing full time education for children from 4-16 years of age. We cover Central Devon including Exeter, East Devon and Mid Devon and work closely with Devon County Council to ensure a swift transition both into and out of the Academy to minimise the impact of any transition on the learning of those young people.  Our Firesetters Scheme has been running since 1995 and is designed to advise children and young people with firesetting behaviour. The aim of the Scheme is to help children and young people understand and control the feelings and circumstances that lead them to set fires.  A free service to help dyspraxic children improve their motor skills and enjoy sport.  Since our inception in 2009, our philosophy and practice has developed and evolved in accordance with the needs of our attendees. Exploring life-lessons through practical skills and group engagement, key to our delivery has always been rooted in a holistic approach, addressing social and emotional wellbeing and development to promote rounded, confident and resilient children that are considerate of the community they are a part of and the environment that we all share. |
