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InFocus

InFocus offers a range of educational, care and support services to children and young adults with visual impairment and other complex needs (including PMLD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe learning disabilities, moderate learning needs, multi-sensory impairment, Cerebral palsy, social and emotional needs).

Our services include:

Education provision

  • Day or residential placements for a 38 week academic year in School (up to age 16) and College (16 to 25). These can be full time or part time.
  • 38 week education placements plus 14 week additional residential support for an all year round package
  • Supported internships and work experience placements
  • Outreach support in mainstream and specialist schools, colleges and universities

Therapy, mobility and health

  • Full therapy support to our students and young people covering speech and language, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and music therapy from our in-house specialist staff
  • Qualified mobility support from our in-house ROVI team
  • Health care from our nurse and healthcare assistant team

Adult care and support services

  • Full time residential care in St David's House
  • Non-residential support for young adults living the community
  • Onsite and offsite supported living services
  • Residential respite and short breaks

Work placements and vocational support

  • Work placements and work opportunities for students and young people in the WESC Community
  • Work experience and work placements for young people in the wider community of Devon, including in our retail and horticulture enterprises
  • Supported internships combining education, employability skills training and work experience as a stepping stone to paid or voluntary employment
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Venue/Contact Details
Topsham Road
Countess Wear
Exeter
Devon
Postcode
EX2 6HA
Area coverage
National
Directions
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Facilities
  • Toilet Available
  • Drop off / Collection point
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Please visit our website for more information.
Further opening details:
  • Evening
  • Afternoon
  • Morning
  • One Off
Availability
  • All Year Round
Costs:
Contact provider directly for costs
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Ages:
From 16 years to 30 years
Religious and Additional Needs Provision
Additional needs supported:
  • Visual impairment
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Description:

InFocus (formerly WESC Foundation)offers a range of educational, care and support services to children and young adults with visual impairment and other complex needs (including PMLD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe learning disabilities, moderate learning needs, multi-sensory impairment, Cerebral palsy, social and emotional needs).

Policies
Are your staff DBS Approved?
Yes
Do you have a First Aid Policy?
Yes
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes