The Targeted and Specialist offer within the Inclusion Support Advisory Service (ISAS) will support schools to meet the needs of pupils with more complex needs and is part of our Graduated Response to meeting children’s needs.
Schools should have first worked with their Inclusion Support Advisory Teacher (ISAT) to review their Ordinarily Available Offer through Whole School Inclusion work and they should use the information on the ISAS Graduated Response page to ensure that quality-first teaching and learning environments are in place. Please also visit the ISAS Useful Resources page to view documents and visit links to support your assess > plan > do > review cycle for children and young people with additional needs.
We strongly recommend that you identify an 'ND Advocate' in your setting and enable them to cascade Continued Professional Development (CPD) to all staff to raise understanding, awareness and acceptance of Neurodiversity within your setting.
Referrals
Referrals to our Targeted and Specialist Service can be made by visiting:
Derbyshire County Council - ISAS Targeted and Specialist Support Referral Form
Please create a login to the referral site if you haven't already done so - this will allow you to save the form as you go along.
When you make a referral to the Targeted and Specialist Service, you will be asked to provide information about the child or young person’s 'Preparation for Adulthood' strengths and needs, and to explain how you believe support from the service will promote effective 'Preparation for Adulthood' for them
Visit our dedicated 'Preparing for Adulthood' section to learn more.
For information about Preparation for Adulthood Outcomes through the Key Stages, please view:
National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) - PfA Outcomes Framework