Ethnic Minority Achievement
For further information and support, schools in Swansea and the Neath Port Talbot area can contact the Ethnic Minority Language and Achievement Service (EMLAS) on 01792 465406, fax us on 01792 463263 or e-mail us at emlas@swansea.gov.uk
Special Needs Assessment Service
If you have a child in need of an ICT Assessment, referrals can be made through:
Kath John, Neath Port Talbot Civic Centre, Port Talbot.
Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
If you know a child who has EBD and would benefit from Behaviour Support, the SENCo at your school should contact:
SENAAT, Neath Port Talbot Civic Centre, Port Talbot.
Specific Learning Difficulties
If you have concerns with a child's literacy/numeracy development and feel they may benefit from Learning Support, the Learning Difficulties Team can be accessed via the SENCo at your school, who should contact:
SENAAT, Neath Port Talbot Civic Centre, Port Talbot.
Speech and Language Difficulties
If you have concerns with a child's speech and language development and feel they may benefit from specialist support, your school's SENCo can access support and advice from:
SENAAT, Neath Port Talbot Civic Centre, Port Talbot.
Hearing Impairment
Health
Audiology Department, Neath Port Talbot Hospital: 01639 862667
Chief Audiologist: Mrs Janet Evans
Specialist Speech Therapist working with HI pupils: Ms Sam Dale
Education
Primary School: Catwg STF: 01639 642731
Headteacher: Mr K. Rees
Teacher in Charge HI: Mrs S. Thomas
Method of Communication: Total Communication
Comprehensive School: Cwrt Sart STF
Teacher in Charge HI: Mrs M. Williams
Method of Communication: Auditory Oral
Comprehensive School: Sandfields STF
Headteacher: Mr P. Russell
Teacher in Charge HI: Mrs S. Tetsill
Method of Communication: Total Communication
Peripatetic Service for HI: 01639 637550
Learning Support, Ysgol Hendre Education Centre, Main Road, Bryncoch, Neath SA10 7TY.
Senior Peripatetic TOD: Mrs E. Carpenter