Supporting the achievement of all
children and young people with additional and special educational
needs.
This page gives a summary of the services offered by the Learning
Support Service in Suffolk.
- The Learning Support Service is part of Suffolk County
Council’s Children & Young People’s Service. It is located
within the area based SEN teams.
- The aim of the service is to raise the achievement of all
children and young people with special educational needs.
- The Learning Support Service supports schools to meet the needs
of all their children and works closely with parents, families and
other agencies.
- The work of the Learning Support
Service includes:
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- Consultation
- Individual case work
- Support for schools, including training
- Work with other partner agencies, e.g. health
- Statutory Assessment
- Support for children when they change schools
- Sandy Ranson, Senior Adviser - Inclusion and Additional
Needs is the Head of Profession for this service and there are
three Advisory Headteachers who manage teams based in the area
offices.
- Each team includes specialist advisory teachers, specific
learning difficulties with SEN as well as advisory teachers
for children with a range of learning and behavioural
difficulties. The Learning Support Service works closely with
the Sensory and Communication Service and the Early Years teams to
promote the best possible outcomes for children and young people
with special educational needs and disabilities.
Related Links:
Suffolk Communication Aids Resource
Thomas Wolsey Outreach Service
Early
Years and Childcare
Inclusive Resource
Statutory Assessment
SEN Funding