Sendiass Torbay

07/03/2025

📣Calling all parents and carers!📣

We've heard from many of you over the last few days wanting the opportunity to share your feedback with OFSTED and having questions about the process and what happens. To ensure your voices are heard SEND Family Voice Torbay and SENDIASS Torbay are holding a special session on Tuesday 11th March at 1pm at Parkfield House, Paignton.

This is your chance to share your views and experiences, and we will gather your feedback to appropriately share with Ofsted. Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of SEND services in Torbay.

Book now: https://forms.office.com/e/hr0Ahjf0wP

If you can't make the session but want to share your experiences or have questions please email chair@familyvoicetorbay.org by Tuesday 11th March 9:00am

11/02/2025

🌟 Drop-In/Coffee Morning: Seeking Support for Your Child's School Placement? 🌟

Have you recently received a letter or email naming a school or setting for your child or young person and it is not the setting you wanted? Do you have questions about how special school placements are allocated? Are you thinking of requesting a change of setting for your child? We invite you to join us for an informal chat. ☕️

Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Tuesday 25th February 2025 🕒 Time: 10 am - 12pm 📍 Location: Parkfield House, Paignton.

Hosted by Torbay Council's SEND team, SENDIASS, and SEND Family Voice Torbay, this informal drop-in session is here to provide support, answer your questions, and help you move forward. 🤝

Whether you need guidance or just a listening ear, we're here to help. Pop in and access the support you need.

For More Information, Contact:
📞 Phone: 07554 040107
📧 Email: admin@familyvoicetorbay.org

We look forward to seeing you there!

17/12/2024

Our Open Evening is the perfect opportunity to find out what South Devon College can offer you. We offer a...

30/08/2024

You'll be able to apply for a place at secondary school from Sunday 1 September 2024.

The application is for those children born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 who are due to start secondary school in September 2025.

Applications should be submitted by 31 October 2024.

For more information, visit https://orlo.uk/Secondary_Applications_Uw5Ke

09/08/2024

Job Vacancies We are very excited to announce that we have job vacancies for Enablers to support our Alternative Provision service. As part of the Play Torbay’s recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. Our Recruitment Privacy Notice sets out, in line wi...

08/08/2024

FOUND TODAY! Torquay Sea front Fun Fair 👍

31/07/2024

If you’re receiving a means-tested welfare benefit and either have children in your household or you or your partner are entitled to disability benefits, you could qualify for £100 from the Household Support Fund. Not applied yet? https://orlo.uk/Apply_now_dJNlX Torbay Communities Torbay Mums Torbay Carers SEND Family Voice Torbay Sendiass Torbay 0 to 19 Torbay Tissues and Issues CIC Devon Link Up Torbay Mencap Dimensions for Autism

24/06/2024

17/06/2024

Tuesday 18th June we will be holding a Parent Carer Forum to discuss CAMHS, MHST and Transitions. If you would like to join us, complete the booking form at https://forms.office.com/e/6u3twwknNy
We really value your input.

18/05/2024

The department of education is seeking views on proposals which position unregistered alternative provision as an intervention, not a destination, to complement education in school.

They propose that all unregistered alternative provision will be subject to new proportionate quality assurance frameworks, underpinned by national standards.

Please click the link below to share your views and experiences on alternative provision (AP)

Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

05/04/2024

Torbay Council are one of three employers taking part in the Jump into Apprenticeships project, starting in April and May.

Students finishing sixth form can apply for a week's work placement with a leading Torbay employer alongside learning employability skills at South Devon College, with view to starting a higher or degree apprenticeship.

Get a HEAD START, apply today: https://bit.ly/3U5Fro3

ℹ️ Torbay Council will offer time with their HR, Spatial Planning and Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) with the opportunity to get know the types of roles and industries within the Council and to be involved and have your say on creative projects.

Project is in partnership with the Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay Careers Hub.

Applications are open until Wednesday 10th April with interviews held on 15th and 16th April.