Who are the Sensory incluson Service?

The Sensory Inclusion Service (SIS) supports children and young people with hearing and/or visual difficulties and their families. The aim is to provide a wide range of support to ensure children and young people have a good quality of life, achieve their academic potential and are included in their local community.

It's staffed by trained teachers of the deaf (TODs), qualified teachers of the visually impaired (QTVIs) and many other specialist staff who aim to provide a seamless service from the point of diagnosis until the child or young person leaves full-time education.

SIS is a joint service between Telford & Wrekin Council, Shropshire Council and the NHS. SIS supports children and young people in their homes, early years settings, schools, colleges and in the broader community. 

It has well established partnerships with local voluntary organisations supporting the needs of children and young people with visual or hearing difficulties. SIS can put families in touch with these groups, including Shropshire Deaf Children's Society (SDCS), which provides support in relation to hearing impairment, and oneVISion, which provides support in relation to visual impairment. 

SIS acts as an advocate for children and young people. Its services are planned and developed in consultation with children and young people and their families. The majority of children with visual or hearing difficulties are identified at an early age and support starts then.