Sensory Inclusion Service

The aim is to provide a wide range of support to ensure children and young people have a high quality of life and are included into their local community.

SIS is a joint arrangements service between Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire County Council and the local NHS. SIS supports children and young people in their homes, nurseries, schools and 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. The key ones are the Shropshire Deaf Children's Society (providing support in relation to hearing impairment) and oneVISion (providing 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 vision or hearing difficulties are identified at the preschool stage and support commences at this time. Diagnosis is traumatic and families are given a significant amount of home-based support at this time.

SIS Core Functions

SIS Contact Details