Access Through Technology (ATT)

The child or young person:

• Is between 4-19 and experiencing significant and complex communication difficulties caused by developmental, cognitive or physical disabilities or a combination of these. They are likely, but not required, to have an Education, Health & Care Plan
• Must have involvement with at least one health professional (eg occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, etc) and or evidence of an enduring medical need affecting written or verbal communication
• Has a named NHS health professional who agrees to the appropriateness of this referral

The school:

• Will be able to demonstrate that its existing technological resources have been used and are inadequate to meet the child's or young person's needs
• Has discussed and agreed the referral with parents and or carers