A Council-run service providing SEND support across all areas of need.
Supports children and young people from 2 years to post-16.
Referral reason: Concern about a child who is persistently absent from school, who may be at risk of exclusion (permanent or fixed term) and/or has identified additional needs including SEND.
People involved: Inclusion and Attendance team members – who will involve other services as needed. E.g., such as educational psychologists and the 0-19 health visiting service
Offer: Support is given particularly around transition points (e.g.for example, school readiness, primary to secondary school, and preparing for adulthood/post-16).
Support might include:
Issues covered include: wellbeing, sleep, behaviour, social emotional & mental health.
Services - including schools and other education settings - can refer to the service through the Primary and Secondary Inclusion Panels or by emailing:
Sheffieldinclusion&attendance@sheffield.gov.uk
Parents can contact the service for advice using the same email address.
If parents, schools or services have any questions about attendance legal processes or penalty notices they should email