Multi-sensory

This information may be appropriate for primary and/or secondary pupils according to their age, stage and individual needs.   

Websites

• Sense Active for professionals - Sense
• Council for Disabled Children
• Sense Sensory

Self-help resources

• Bespoke specialist advice is available from the SENSS multi-sensory impairment team: SENSS@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Training

• Whole School SEND training for supporting sensory difficulties in the learning environment 

Specialist support in school

SENSS multi-sensory impairment team

The multi-sensory impairment team is part of SENSS which is a countywide Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching and advisory support service. 

Multi-sensory impairment is also called deafblindness or dual sensory loss. 

Support is available to children and young people who have a diagnosed hearing impairment and vision impairment.