CENMAC is a unique, person-centred support service offering assessments, reviews and the loan of assistive technology. We support children and young people with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) who are experiencing barriers to learning to access the curriculum and/or to communicate.
Enabling the potential of children and young people
We look at the abilities and strengths of every child or young person we assess and focus on enabling their potential, giving them a voice, and increasing their independence.
Our holistic approach involves a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, including advisory teachers, speech-and-language therapists and an occupational therapist, working with schools and families to achieve positive outcomes.
What type of digital technology do we loan?
We use a variety of digital technologies that best suit the needs of each individual, ranging from iPads and tablets to specific apps, switches, adaptive mice, touch screens, eye gaze and more.
Training and support
CENMAC offers free training and support to teachers, SENCOs, TAs, parents and carers to help increase their confidence and knowledge so they can provide the best level of support.
During term time our 30-minute Thursday Thirty online training sessions provide a brief introduction to the technology we use. We can also provide tailored face-to-face training for school teams.
Events
We run an annual event called Communication Works, giving visitors the opportunity to see a range of assistive technology, communication tools and person-centred approaches first-hand. It is a great opportunity for our CENMAC students to demonstrate the achievements they have made.
Where are we?
Our service is based at Charlton Park Academy in South East London and we work across the Greater London area, working closely with Local Authorities including Bromley, Ealing, Greenwich, Havering, Lambeth and Southwark.
Find out more
Come and chat with us at the Tes SEND Show on Stand 194 to learn about our assessment service, free training and how to make a referral or find out more at www.cenmac.com.
