Torbay Inclusion Project

What is the Inclusion Project?

The service offered by the Inclusion Project is designed to increase opportunities for children and young people with special needs and disabilities to access mainstream play, sports and leisure activities that would otherwise not be available to them.

What are the criteria for access?

• The child or young person has to be aged 5-17.
• They must live in Torbay and wish to go to a leisure or sports activity/facility in Torbay.
• They must have a statement of educational needs or be receiving support under the S.E.N code of practice.
• It is essential that the ultimate aim is for independent attendance at their chosen leisure or sports facility/activity within an agreed time frame.
• Without this project the child or young person would not be able to gain access to their chosen facility/activity.

Who can make a referral?

Anyone can make a referral - the child or young person themselves, a parent or carer, or a professional such as a teacher or GP - simply by contacting the Inclusion coordinator.

What will happen once a referral is made?

• The child or young person’s needs are discussed. Arrangements are then made to discuss these needs with the chosen provision/activity leader. Once any necessary strategies or procedures are in place the child can begin attending.
• The child’s attendance is monitored and discussed with all parties and any necessary support is given by the project within an agreed time frame.
• The Inclusion Coordinator can be contacted at any point during this process to answer any queries.
• Support is provided within the agreed time frame. Once the timescale has elapsed a review will take place to ensure the child or young person, their parent or carer and the provider are happy with the child’s independent attendance at the provision.

Who identifies the provision they are to attend?

The child or young person can choose their own provision. All they need to do is identify the type of activity they wish to take part in and the inclusion coordinator will consider any discussed barriers and the options that are open to them.

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