Physical Disabilities (PD)

The team for children with a Physical Disability needs is part of the Advisory Teaching Service. Support is available for children and young attending mainstream settings (upwards from terms 5 and 6 of the pre-school year) who can be at all stages of the graduated Gloucestershire Pathway for SEND (see criterion for requests for involvement).

What we do:

• Work in partnership to  develop practice so learners with physical disability access activities with their peers, secure good outcomes and work towards achieving their dreams and aspirations
• Support, advise and empower staff in schools and settings to understand the needs of children and young people with physical disabilities
• Provide advice in relation to the child or young person’s physical disability and learning needs
• Ensure that the views, perspectives and experiences of the children and young people are fully reflected in their provision
• Loan and demonstrate specialist resources including how to adapt educational materials when/if necessary
• Settings can call the team during the week for no-names advice.

The team consists of:

• Specialist Advisory Teacher
• Occupational Therapists via a Service Level Agreement (SLA)

We have high aspirations for the achievements of children and young people (CYP) with a physical disability and feel that a physical disability should not prevent them from thriving, reaching their full potential, and having fun whilst they learn.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Hannah Brown and Suzette Kearns

Contact Position
Advisory Teacher of Physical Disabilities and Lead Advisory Teacher for the Countywide Team

Telephone
01452 324376 (Cheltenham ATS base) | 01452 426014 (Forest ATS base) | 01452 426955 (Gloucester ATS base) | 01452 583728 (Stroud ATS base)

E-mail
cheltenham.ats@gloucestershire.gov.uk