Assistive Technology for Education Support Team
About us and what we do
The Assistive Technology for Education Support Team (ATfEST) is made up of assistive technology specialists, keyboard and assistive technology practitioners, resource production technicians, and audiology technicians.
ATfEST works together with all Specialist Teaching Service (STS) teams. Providing integrated and comprehensive support to children and young people in full-time education.
ATfEST can be contacted on the Specialist Teaching Service phone number 0116 3059400 or by emailing sts@leics.gov.uk
Assistive technology for education
Assistive technology for education supports educational settings and students who have physical, communication (ACC), and/or sensory (vision) difficulties, enabling access to the curriculum using assistive technology.
Keyboard and assistive technology
Keyboard and assistive technology assesses and teaches keyboard and assistive technology skills to children and young people with vision impairment and SEND. This includes text to speech software, where appropriate, to aid access to the curriculum and promote inclusion.
Resource production
Resource production produces braille enlarged and/or modified resources and materials to support access to learning for children and young people with vision impairment and SEND.
Audiology Technician provision
Audiology Technician provision provides technical support and advice on a wide range of Personal Amplification Systems & Assistive Listening Devices (ALD), and makes recommendation for specific specialist technology available for the HST, school, and parents/carers.
Provides a monitoring visit to ensure that the equipment provided by the Hearing Support Team continues to be suitable, used correctly, and in full working order.