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The Torbay Local Authority will always seek to place SEN pupils in mainstream schools providing that:
- The school is suitable for the child’s age, ability and aptitude and the special educational needs
- The child’s attendance is not incompatible with the efficient education of other children in the school, and
- The placement is an efficient use of the LA’s resources.
The Council has a Strategic Policy for Inclusion which works to promote inclusion, reduce disadvantage and support potential learners into learning experiences. Torbay’s key principles of inclusion includes reducing the number of pupils with Special Educational Needs in special schools and ensuring that the number in mainstream school rises.
For further information on SEN and placement within mainstream schools please contact:
The SEN Office:
Tel: 01803 208274
Email: sensection@torbay.gov.uk
Email: sensection@torbay.gov.uk
Parent Partnership Service
For children who do not have a statement of special educational need contact: 01803 559765 or torbaypps@fsmail.net.
For children who already have a statement of special educational need or are in the statutory assessment process contact: 01803 208239 or 07788684965 or email marianne.lewis@torbay.gov.uk.
Torbay’s Choice Adviser Choice
Advice is a free impartial service for families. The Choice Adviser can assist families in choosing and applying for school places.
Tel: 01803 208239
Email: choiceadviser@torbay.gov.uk
Email: choiceadviser@torbay.gov.uk
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