SEND Local Offer - Advisory Service for Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Complex Assistive Technology Solutions
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Advisory Service for Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Complex Assistive Technology Solutions
- Address
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Salt Way Centre
Pearl Road
Middleleaze
SN5 5TD - Telephone
- 07966 949830
- jclarke@swindon.gov.uk
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The service also manages the Special Equipment Assistive Technology Loan Library.
- Client groups
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Children and young people aged 2 to 25 years, with or without an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Schools, Early Years settings, professionals and families.
- Service summary
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The service aims to improve inclusive opportunities and educational outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs, who need Alternative Augmentative Technology (AAC) or complex Assistive Technology (AT) solutions.
Referral criteria:
- Via Speech Therapy for children/young people who require high-tech solutions to support verbal communication.
- 2 to 19 years of age depending on setting without an Education, Health and Care Plan; 2 to 25 with an Education, Health Care Plan (EHCP)
- Live in Swindon Borough and attend a local preschool, Primary or Secondary School (mainstream or special)
- Via another Advisory Teacher for children/young people who require complex high-tech solutions to support access and alternative recording. Settings should have consulted with relevant advisory teachers regarding standard AT solutions for the student’s needs.
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