ASPECTS

What does ASPECTS do?

ASPECTS works with schools to support children with Additional Support Needs by making use of specialist ICT equipment.

Children who are eligible for ASPECTS support will normally have an IEP (Individualised Educational Plan), which identifies areas of need. These areas of need are then addressed using specialised ICT hardware and software.

How are children referred to the service?

Schools are able to support a whole range of pupil’s needs but for some children a referral to ASPECTS will be considered appropriate. The school will determine if a referral is necessary and contact ASPECTS as required.

What happens after a referral is made?

Someone from ASPECTS will arrange a visit to the school and will work with school staff to complete an in depth assessment of the pupil’s need, and identify the most appropriate hardware or software for the pupil. ASPECTS has a loan bank of equipment, which ensures that even quite complex or unusual ICT devices can be made available.

What happens after the equipment is in place?

If school staff need training in the use of the equipment this will be arranged. ASPECTS offers a comprehensive range of training courses to schools. ASPECTS staff also work very closely with other professionals such as Educational Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to ensure the very best possible outcome for the pupil.

Once the pupil starts to use the equipment, a careful check will be made by all professionals supporting the child to ensure that real progress is being made. Provided this is the case, the resources will continue to be maintained and updated by ASPECTS as the pupil moves forward.

Where can I find out more?

Full details of the work of ASPECTS can be found at www.wiredshire.org.uk/aspects