Nottingham City SEND Sensory Team
Educational and specialist support for children and young people with hearing or visual impairments.
You do not need an EHCP to access this service; support is provided based on the child's sensory needs and diagnosis.
About this service
The Nottingham City SEND Sensory Team is a multi-disciplinary group of specialists dedicated to supporting children and young people who are deaf, have a hearing impairment, or have a vision impairment. They work in close partnership with families, schools, and health professionals to ensure that sensory loss does not become a barrier to learning or social development. The team includes Qualified Teachers of the Deaf and Visually Impaired, as well as BSL instructors and habilitation specialists who provide mobility and independence training. By offering functional assessments and specialist teaching, they help young people develop vital communication and independence skills from diagnosis through to the end of their schooling. Their mission is to promote full inclusion in educational environments, ensuring that every child has access to the curriculum and the tools they need to succeed. They provide a nurturing and expert layer of support during the crucial formative years of a young person's life.
How they can help you
They provide specialist teaching (including Braille and BSL), functional assessments, modification of educational materials, and provision of specialist equipment.
What to expect
Visits from specialist teachers to your home or school, assessments of your child's functional vision or hearing, and practical advice on supporting their learning.
What to bring
Copies of audiology or ophthalmology reports and your child's EHCP if they have one.
Who it's for
Children and young people with a clinical diagnosis of hearing or visual impairment.
Eligibility
Must live in Nottingham City or attend a Nottingham City school, from birth to age 19 (or 25 with an EHCP).
Referral needed
A referral from a healthcare professional or social worker may be required to access this service
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Must live in Nottingham City or attend a Nottingham City school, from birth to age 19 (or 25 with an EHCP).
- services.opening_hours
- Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Term time)
- Referral requirements
- A referral from a healthcare professional or social worker may be required to access this service
Contact
0115 876 1774adminsendsupport@nottinghamcity.gov.ukVisit WebsiteLoxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NGReport a Problem With This Listing
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Cost
Free
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Contact
0115 876 1774adminsendsupport@nottinghamcity.gov.ukVisit WebsiteLoxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NGReport a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free