Disabled Children’s Service direct payments review
We are currently undertaking a review of our direct payments system to ensure a fairer system for all. Please read this important information about payments via Devon Card accounts.
SEND Strategy video for children and young people for feedback
If you’re a young person with SEND, or a family member of someone with SEND, we’d love to hear from you about the draft version of our new SEND strategy.
Multi-agency autism training opportunities
A new online autism training programme is now available for multi-agency practitioners working with young people on the autism spectrum.
Give your views on access to speech and language therapy
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists wants to find out how COVID-19 has affected access to speech and language therapy.
SEND Strategy 2021-2024 Survey
We are developing a new vision for the SEND service and would love to hear your views on what this should look like.
Update from Jo Olsson on Head of Children’s Social Care
An update from Jo Olsson, Devon County Council’s Chief Officer for Children’s Services and Chair of the Devon SCP Executive Group
Free online training in speech, language and communication needs
ICAN and nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) have joined forces to publish free online training aimed at practitioners working in Early Years settings.
Small Grants Scheme for disabled children
We are inviting SEND providers to apply to our Small Grants Scheme. The scheme provides funding of up to £5,000.
Update for colleagues from Jo Olsson – 19th June
As we move into the next phase of coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to give colleagues an overview of the current situation and our future plan.