Achieving Positive Outcomes: Independent Travel Training

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Achieving Positive Outcomes Independent Travel
Training

• Layla Richards, Service Manager Partnerships and
  Equality

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The ITT

• Provides intensive training and support
• Open to all children with SEN from 11-19 years
  students needs are varied
• Focuses on enabling children to travel
  independently to and from school
• Referrals made by a range of professionals
• High percentage focused on transition from
  primary to secondary school

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Tailored training e.g.

• Road safety training
• Street furniture and hazards
• Landmarks
• Map reading
• Planning and doing routes
• Reading timetables
• Personal safety

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Positive outcomes

• Meeting ECM targets
• Addressing inequality and changing perceptions of
  disability
• Building confidence, independence and self-esteem
  
• Promoting cohesion
• Value for money

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For further informationsee info sheet in packs
or contact sharon.whiteman_at_towerhamlets.gov.uk