Rochdale Additional Needs Service (RANS)

RANS helps children and young people with additional needs to develop the skills to become independent and active members in school and their community. We work closely with children and young people, families, settings/schools and other agencies. We provide advice, assessment, support, teaching and training as appropriate to need.

How it works

We are a specialist team for children with:

Physical disabilities and/or assistive technology needs (school age).
A hearing impairment (0 to 19 years).
A visual impairment (0 to 19 years).
A developmental speech and/or language disorder (3 to 7 years).
Social communication and social interaction difficulties, including ASD (school age).

Our specialist staff cover the following additional needs:

Physical disabilities
Visual impairment
Hearing impairment
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Social communication and interaction difficulties (including autism spectrum conditions)

How we help

The Service helps children to develop the skills to become independent and active members in school and their community. We work closely with children, families, settings/schools and other agencies, providing specialist advice, training, teaching and assessment where appropriate.

The level of support your child receives will depend on their level of need. Referrals are made by settings/schools and professionals.

How to access the service

Referrals can be made by settings, schools and professionals – see individual team pages for more information.

Who to contact

Contact Position: RANS Leadership Team
Telephone: 01706 926400
E-mail: rans/epsadmin@rochdale.gov.uk

Where to go

Name of venue: Number One Riverside
Venue address: Floor 4
Smith Street
Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 1XU

Time / Date Details

When is it on: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Local Offer

Local Offer Ages: 0-4 (Birth to Pre-School)
4-10 (Primary School)
11-16 (Secondary School)
16-18 (Transitions into Adulthood)