Sensory Support Service – Bristol

Healthcare
Services for parents
Social care
Training

In-person service

The sensory support service provides advice and support to make sure that all children and young people with sensory impairment have the best opportunities to learn, develop and grow. They provide advice and support to children and young people with sensory impairment (hearing, vision, or multi-sensory impairment) from birth to 25 years of age, their families and educational settings.

Their work covers:
Assessment and identification of needs of children and young people with sensory impairment, including statutory assessments of Education, Health and Care Needs
Advice and support to families enabling them to promote their child's development
Advice, support, and training to ensure educational settings meet the needs of children and young people with sensory impairment in their settings
Developing programmes of work and provide direct teaching of specialist skills for children and young people.
Information and guidance about useful strategies, resources or other organisations
Awareness raising and professional development for staff working in settings