Schools Resources Page.
This page provides resources for dual placement and mainstream schools who have a pupil with disabilities |
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Transition Checklist. The Transition checklist was written by the Outreach Service and the Local Authority to help schools in their planning to admit a pupil with physical disabilities. It covers areas from planning for differentiation of computer equipment to ensuring doors of classrooms are wide enough for all wheelchair users. The document also gives guidance for Suffolk schools on who to ask for help in aspects of Inclusion .Please feel free to use the document in any way that is useful. Please let us know if you feel we have missed anything out or you would like to add any contact numbers. (click on the picture to download) |
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Job Description for TAs - This is a suggested job description for teaching assistants working with pupils with physical disabilities in mainstream schools. You can download it and adapt it for your own use.
TA Job Description (pdf format)
TA Job Description (Word format) |
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Manual Handling. There are four documents to download regarding Manual Handling and Manual Handling training. The Risk Assessment form is also available as a Word document so that you can download and fill it in electronically. Please click on the link for the document you require:
Please note that as from Jan 2011 there will be a charge for all manual handling training, even for dual placement schools, see prices document below for details.
Manual Handling Training Prices (this is also in the Information Pack)
Manual Handling Referral Process
Manual Handling Referral Form
Manual Handling Risk Assessment (pdf format) Manual Handling Risk Assessment (Word format)
Risk Assessment form PEEP (pdf format) Risk Assessment Form PEEP (Word format)
This is for writing a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan for an individual, and will enable clear instructions to facilitate or assist a disabled individual to leave the building.
Fire Risk Assessment document (FRA) This is an HM Gov document (2011) and is endorsed by the Disability Right Commission. It is to give employers further advice and information about fire, and guidance regarding completing the 'PEEP' form for individuals with disablilties using their premises. |
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IT Assessments, Training and Support. Training or support is available to schools that have a pupil who is using special software or hardware, usually as a recommendation from an ICT assessment with the Outreach Service.
Click HERE to download a Training / Support request form.
Click HERE to download a Request for ICT Assessment Form
Most of the software that we recommend in our assessment can be purchased through us from Inclusive Technology, who give us a discount.
Click HERE to download the pricelist (pre-discount, discount varies according to supplier) |
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Outreach Swimming Sessions. The swimming sessions are held at thomas Wolsey School. Below are four documents, the referral process and information regarding pre-school and mainstream school session, and the referral forms ( for professionals making referrals)
Referral Prcocess - pre-school
Referral Prcocess - mainstream
Swimming referral form - pre school
Swimming referral form - mainstream |
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Intimate care and personal care resources |
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Intimate care policy. Many children are now being included in Suffolk schools with complex medical and physical needs. Some pupils require Intimate Care within the school day. This document, which was written by the County Child Protection Team, is also attached to the Suffolk SEN policy document as Appendix f. It is available in word format for schools to personalise for their own situation.
Model Intimate Care Policy (pdf format)
Model Intimate Care Policy (Word format) |
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Personal care checklist. Considerations to discuss when admitting a child with Intimate care need.
Personal Care Checklist (Word format) |
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Care plan template. A care plan template that the Service uses for dual placement pupils, please use and adapt for the individual pupil you are working with.
Care Plan template (Word format)
Personal care plan. A template for an individual care plan for pupils with intimate care needs.
Personal Care Plan template (Word format) |
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Oxygen protocol. The Protocol was written as a response to requests from Special schools, who had some children within school requiring oxygen. A working party of representatives from the Health Authority, the Advisory service and the Outreach team wrote the protocol to give schools guidelines on safe storage and transportation of oxygen. This document is the Local Authority protocol on the use of oxygen in schools.
Oxygen Protocol |
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Thomas Wolsey Outreach Service | 2012
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