Digital Referral Solution for Assistive Technology

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The Quality Inclusion Team (QIT) sits within the SEND Early help and education service of Leicester City Council. The QIT supports children and young people to reach their potential in education by providing a point of referral to assess additional needs in meeting their educational aspirations. On a successful referral the QIT will make provisions for specialist and non-specialist equipment and monitor their usage and suitability throughout the child and young person’s educational journey. Assistive technology “(AT)” refers to both sensory and non-sensory needs of children in both mainstream and special schools and settings. Non sensory refers to physical disability and sensory refers specifically to visual and hearing impairments. Leicester City Council is considering options for a digital referral system for Children’s Assistive Technology which requires a single platform through which all referrals for assistive technology filter and in which a central database can be housed and managed. Keywords: Referral, Assistive Technology