The Specialist Teacher Advisory Service

Our service works with children and young people who:

experienced teachers with appropriate qualifications in their relevant specialisms
mobility and independence instructors
a teacher adviser for ICT and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)/ICT technician
specialist in risk assessment and manual handling
speech and language therapists

provide information, advice, support and training to parents, carers and school staff
work collaboratively with colleagues in the local authority (LA) and other professionals regarding the education and management of children with sensory impairment, physical disabilities and language impairment
contribute to the assessment, monitoring and reporting of needs, both formally and informally
signpost parents, carers and staff to other useful agencies and contacts
support and liaise with parents so that they can make informed choices
provide training and advice for school staff on accessing the curriculum and the use and maintenance of specialist resources and equipment
provide advice on Individual Education Plan (IEP) target setting and record keeping
attend annual reviews where appropriate
represent the needs of children to officers of the LA and help the child express his/her views
provide one to one work with children on specific skills as appropriate

*The CAL team work in secondary schools only

professional and specialised support from a team of well qualified and motivated staff
a high quality, professional service
clear, unbiased and up to date information
written advice and / or programmes as appropriate
an emphasis on practical solutions
confidentiality
a user friendly service

Coffee mornings arranged for pre school sensory impaired children