Overview

Flourish Outreach Services aim to:

• increase knowledge and understanding of SEND in schools
• upskill and empower staff to meet the needs of their pupils with SEND
• contribute to improving the outcomes for children and young people with SEND

Comprised of 3 distinct teams, our specialist staff work with pupils, parents/ carers and settings to realise these aims. Please see individual service tabs for more details.

^{Vision Impairment Service:}

The Flourish Outreach Service for the Vision Impaired provides advice and support for children and young people aged 0-19 with a vision impairment, their parents/carers, settings and schools. The Service team consists of Qualified Teachers of the Vision Impaired, a Habilitation Specialist, giving advice on getting around safely and how to make environments accessible, and an IT Specialist, to advise on how technology can help and to offer training. Team members visit wherever the child or young person is as well as providing information by telephone, email and our website.

Deaf Support Service:

The Flourish Outreach Deaf Support Service provides advice and support for children and young people aged 0-19, who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, their parents/carers, settings and schools. The Service team consists of Qualified Teachers of the Deaf, an Audiology Technician and Advisory Support Worker. Team members visit wherever the child or young person is as well as providing information by telephone, email and our website.

Autism and Learning Disabilities Service:

The Flourish Outreach Service for Autism and Learning Disabilities provides advice and support for Autistic children and young people and those who have Learning Disabilities aged 0-18 in mainstream primary, secondary and sixth form, their parents/carers, settings and schools. The team consists of Qualified Teachers of the Multi-Sensory Impaired (MSI) and advisory teachers with specialisms in Autism, ADHD, Literacy, Dyslexia, Down’s Syndrome, Dyscalculia and Cerebral Palsy. Team members visit wherever the child or young person is as well as providing information by telephone, email and our website.