The Specialist Teacher Advisory (STA) service offer advice and support to schools and parents of children with Special Education Needs.

There are 4 main services:

  • Physical Disability Speech
  • Language and Communication (including speech and language therapists)
  • Hearing
  • Vision

Depending on the service, they offer support in a variety of ways including advice to school staff on teaching approaches; provision of specialist equipment; training; assessing and working with children and attending multi-agency meetings, including the parents.

Due to a funding review, this service is currently subject to a public consultation on changes to the services being offered.

To read the full letter visit: Parent Letters