You can find information on the support we provide and how to access it below. We also signpost to national and local resources.
SEND Support Services
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Aids (AAC)
The team supports or replaces speech or writing with other forms of communication. They also provide support on using high-tech voice output Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices in schools.
Autism in Schools
This team works with children and young people aged 4-16 with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition.
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychologists are specialists in learning, emotional well-being and child development. The team work with children and young people and provide advice to their parents and other adults who teach and support them.
Cognition and Learning
The team works with children with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD - including Dyslexia) and Moderate (or General) Learning Difficulties.
Early Help Hub
The Early Help service identifies the most appropriate help for a child or young person aged from pre-birth to 18. This is extended to 25 where a young person has Special Educational Needs or Disabilities.
Early Years Inclusion
The Early Years Inclusion and SEND Service is a multi-disciplinary team that works with children aged 0 to 5 with SEND.
Family Information Service and SEND Local Offer
Find childcare, activities and services available to families in Cornwall.
Visit Family Information Service and SEND Local Offer
Hearing Support
The Hearing Support Team provides specialist hearing support and advice for infants, children and young people who may have temporary or permanent hearing loss which is impacting their education.
Physical Disability or Medical Needs
This service provides support to children or young adults with a physical disability or medical needs who attends school. Support is also provided to the school.
Visit Physical Disability and / or Medical Needs
Speech, Language and Communication
This service provides support to schools and families to work with children or young adults with speech, language and/or communication needs.Visit Speech, Language and Communication
Vision Support
The team work with:
- Children and young people, aged 0-25 years, with a diagnosed visual impairment
- Their families
- Settings, schools (mainstream and specialist) and colleges
- Other professionals
We support children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.
How to access our support
You can request help from our SEND Support Services. Please read the eligibility criteria for these services before completing a form:
Eligibility Criteria for SEND Support Services
Any referral submitted without a parent/carer consent form will not be processed: