Sensory and/or Physical Needs

Some children and young people require special educational provision because they have a disability which prevents or hinders them from making use of the educational facilities generally provided. These difficulties can be age related and may fluctuate over time. Many children and young people with vision impairment (VI), hearing impairment (HI) or a multi-sensory impairment (MSI) will require specialist support and/or equipment to access their learning, or habitation support. Some children and young people with a physical disability (PD) require additional ongoing support and equipment to access all the opportunities available to their peers.

Examples of provision:

• Occupational Therapy assessment and support
• Individualised adjustments and equipment
• Sensory diet
• Sensory circuits
• Sensory aware classrooms
• Access Through Technology referrals and equipment
• Use of visual aids