Speaking up for the Covid generation
A report by I CAN has identified that 1.5 million children across the UK are at risk of being left behind with their speaking and understanding as a result of Covid-19.
Free online course exploring the links between mental health and communication
‘Mind Your Words’ aims to improve understanding of children and young people who have both mental health needs (or social emotional and mental health needs) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
SEND Roadshows – what you told us
Here’s the feedback you gave us following our roadshow events about the new SEND strategy and suggested SEND delivery proposals.
We would like to hear your experiences of receiving equipment for children and young people with SEND
We’re hosting an engagement session on Zoom on Tuesday 22 June, and we’d love for you to join and give your feedback.
SEND Parent Carer Roadshow Survey
We shared our proposals and options with you during the last week’s roadshows and would like your feedback on them.
Small Grants Scheme 2021-22 for young people with SEND
We’re inviting SEND providers to apply to our Small Grants Scheme, which provides funding of up to £5,000.
Devon County Council launches new strategy to support children and young people with SEND
Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND are being invited to join a virtual roadshow event to find out more about the new strategy.
Vaccines for parent carers of clinically vulnerable children
If you are a parent carer of a clinically extremely vulnerable child or young person in Devon, you may be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Impact of coronavirus on speech and language development
The team have been working hard during the last year to raise awareness among about the importance of speech and language.