Physical and neurological impairment (PNI)

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