Education Inclusion ServiceThe 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. 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. Stansfield Academy is an Alternative Provision Academy 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. Fire starting behaviour in children. Take action if you are worried about a child who displays fire-setting behaviour. Whatever their motive, fire setting should never be ignored. We can help reduce the chance of further fire-setting behaviour developing through our education and intervention programmes. 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. Skylark Adventures specialise in the provision of outdoor learning for young people struggling to thrive in mainstream education. They use the natural environment to stimulate re-engagement with education. Their partnership programmes work with schools to deliver nationally recognised qualifications and awards for your young people. They also work with young people who are not currently in an educational placement to deliver bespoke plans to support them and their network whilst an appropriate placement can be found. They can work with schools and/or social workers to help find funding streams to support adventurous activity through their knowledge of available grants and social prescribing. 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 and Consortium 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 Communication Trust and Consortium resources are hosted on the Speech and Language UK website. 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. The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) aims to change society by removing barriers so that everyone with dyslexia can reach their full potential in education, in employment and in life. The ADHD Foundation is the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 of us who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome and more. We work to upskill staff at all stages of education, be that an Early Years practitioner or a senior university lecturer, to ensure all learners can achieve their potential. 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.
Specialist support to help improve outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable learners.
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. Children’s centres (Family Hubs) 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.
The National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) is a charitable membership organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences.
Devon Young Carers work with young people aged 4 to 18 who help look after someone in their family, or a friend, who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs and alcohol. They work to make sure that young carers are supported through their service and others, which can include specialist advice, access to respite opportunities and 1:1 support as identified in an assessment. 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.
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. The Young Devon Wellbeing serice give straightforward support for problems that young people might be facing. For young people aged 11 to 25 who live in Devon, Plymouth or Torbay. School and College resources. Free mental health resources for those working in primary, secondary and FE settings. 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. 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. They offer a wide range of education services. They work direct with Schools, Colleges, Local Authorities and national charities. They also support children and young people and families that access the Adoption Support Fund. |
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