Physical and neurological impairment support
We provide some or all of the following support, depending on the level of need:
- advice about accessing off-site visits and extracurricular activities
- advice and strategies around preparing for adulthood
- advice via telephone calls, emails, face-to-face meetings, visit notes or signposting to useful websites or organisations
- close communication with other care professionals including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, speech and language therapists
- curriculum support for school staff to meet learning, medical and physical needs
- information about and sourcing of specialist equipment including technology and training where needed
- learning assessments towards informing the next steps and maximising progress
- physical environment and setting assessments including advice on necessary adjustments
- staff training in understanding conditions, disabilities and their impact on education
- self-help and independent skill support to build confidence, self-esteem and self-advocacy to aid expression of views and communication of needs
- advice and support at the point of transition into education and between education settings
- transition support for individuals, families and settings when moving to another setting