Request sensory impairment support from STLS
If you feel that your child needs more support in their education, contact one of our specialist teachers below. Once we have your details, we will discuss their needs further and send you the referral form.
Email hivimsi@kent.gov.uk or contact one of our specialist teachers below.
| Type of impairment | District | Team member | Contact details |
|---|---|---|---|
Hearing impairment | Dartford, Gravesham, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge Wells. | Susan Holder | 07811690561 sue.holder@kent.gov.uk |
| Hearing impairment | Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, Swale, Thanet. | Jo Clarke | 07811690106 jo.clarke@kent.gov.uk |
| Visual impairment | All of Kent | Jennie Russell | 07811690369 jennie.russell@kent.gov.uk |
| Multi-sensory impairment | All of Kent | Hannah Downs | 07811690533 hannah.downs@kent.gov.uk |
What happens after you request support
Once we have received and assessed the referral, we will contact you back to provide advice on how to receive support through your education setting. Specialist teaching is available for children with moderate, severe or profound bilateral sensory impairments.
If your child attends a special school, they will receive a bespoke package of support in agreement with your school's sensory link professional.