Physical and sensory support
The Physical and Sensory Support Service (PSSS) uses specialist knowledge to support children and young people with physical, hearing or visual impairment.
We work with:
- Children and young people throughout their education
- Parents and carers
- Teachers and support staff
- Pupils from other Local Authorities
- Other professionals
- Voluntary organisations
We become involved when:
- A child's significant physical and/or sensory impairment has been identified
- Parents, professionals or students make referrals to the service.
We provide support in:
- The home
- Early years settings and nurseries
- Local authority or independent schools
- Primary and secondary units and resource bases
- Special schools
- Colleges of Further Education
- Universities
Our support includes:
- Assessment
- Advice and information
- Classroom, curriculum and access support
- Monitoring
- In-service training
- Home/school liaison
- Liaison and contacts with other professionals
- Information and communication technology advice
