According to the SEND Code of Practice 2015, sensory and physical needs include vision impairment, deafness or hearing loss, multi-sensory impairment (i.e. both a permanent hearing loss and a permanent vision impairment), and physical disabilities. Children may need adjustments, additional support, equipment and/or adaptations to access learning and social opportunities.
This information is particularly relevant for practitioners working with children in the early years or those at a similar developmental stage.
Practitioners should adopt a strengths-based approach to celebrate individual skills and successes and take into account the preferences, views and aspirations of the child and their family.
Support
Access support, information, training and resources based on the specific sensory and/or physical needs you have identified.
- Vision Impairment
- Deafness and Hearing Loss
- Multi-Sensory Impairment
- Physical Disabilities
- Accessibility and ICT