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  • Childcare options for parents

    setting available for children under school age. You may see names that include day nursery, nursery school, pre-school, play-group or children’s centre. They will all offer a similar service but with a slightly different focus. Day nurseries focus on providing a safe environment to look after your… the childcare listings by the support you need. View all childminders View Holiday clubs View all nurseries View all pre-schools View all play-groups … You can search Sheffield Directory’s childcare listings to find different types of childcare provider. To decide which one is best for you and your child this page provides a guide to what each type of provider offers and some advice on what to look for when choosing a childcare provider…

  • Choosing Childcare: Things to consider and questions to ask

    ? If they transport children, can you see their Business Use car insurance? How many children are there per member of staff? Ofsted set limits for different ages – see our guide to Ofsted. Are all staff DBS checked? DBS is the Disclosure and Barring Service that replaced the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB…? Safety and Security As well as the questions about the environment above, there are some additional considerations about safety. Ask: Do they carry out fire drills and check fire safety equipment regularly? How will they let you know about fire drills, medical emergencies or outings… in the house when your child is there? Can you get references from other parents? View all childcare providers in the directory.…

  • Mental health before and during pregnancy

    and some not so good. It also changes your body in many ways, causing things like morning sickness, backache, headache, leg cramps, varicose veins, itchiness, constipation, haemorrhoids, indigestion, and vaginal discharge. These changes can impact how you feel about being pregnant. For some, there may be worries about the future. Perhaps the pregnancy wasn't planned, or you're anxious about the impact of a new baby on your relationship. Concerns about childbirth are also common. These worries are normal, and you might experience some or all of them during your pregnancy. If feelings… experienced mental health challenges, it's important to talk to your doctor (GP) or specialist first. They will talk to you about how you’re feeling, any medicines that you’re taking, and how pregnancy could impact your mental well-being. They'll also explore how your mental health may affect both you…

  • What is adult social care?

    want to share information about your finances you can still get advice from the Council and help to set up your support but you will have to pay for all the costs of your support. There is more information about this on the Council website. Sheffield City Council: Cost of care . You can appeal any… legislation website: Care Act 2014 . If you think you need the Council to help you arrange or pay for your care and support, the Council will follow rules to work out if you need support and what you can afford to pay. You can find out more about the assessment process on the Council website: Sheffield City Council: Helping you stay independent . Sheffield City Council: Cost of care . The Council will talk to you about your health and wellbeing and any problems you are having. This could include problems from, or are related to, a physical or mental condition or illness. The Council…

  • Opportunities to join in and get involved

    and leisure facilities in Sheffield. This is for disabled people of all ages to find out where sessions are being held. They have created an activity brochure that shows what is near you. It is a part of Move More Sheffield . Autism Partnership Board Get involved and help make positive changes… There are a number of places you can go to meet other people and join in. Below you will see some that are in Sheffield. SENDing Voices Sheffield City Council Community Youth Services have set up a group called SENDing Voices. The group is for young people aged 13 – 25 with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND). It is for those who want to help make things better for young people with SEND. What does it involve? Attend a meeting once a month – meetings will be in an accessible venue in Sheffield City Centre or online Talk about experiences of being a young person…

  • Disagreement resolution

    Disagreement resolution can help parents and young people resolve disagreements with their local authority or their nursery, school or college. It covers all children and young people with any kind of special educational need or disability – you don’t need an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan to access disagreement resolution services. Taking part is voluntary for all parties involved. What is it for? There are three areas of disagreement that a family seek disagreement resolution services for: If you and your family disagree with how a nursery, school, college or local authority carries out its education, health and social care duties. This applies if your child has any kind of SEND. Your child doesn’t need to have an EHC plan. If you and your family disagree with your nursery, school or college about the special educational provision they are making for your child…

  • Group Programmes

    to communicate responsively with your baby building a good attachment between you and your baby an opportunity to develop friendships with other parents games, singing, physical touch and play to have fun with your baby understanding your baby’s temperament thinking about your relationships within… to support their child. It also provides the opportunity to meet other people in a similar position and hear about their experiences in an informal but supportive atmosphere. Cygnet • will increase your knowledge of Autism, • help you understand your child’s perspective on the world • help you…Sheffield Parent Hub - Group Programmes Group parenting programmes are for those who are finding being a parent a bit of a challenge. Programmes range from 5 to 15 weeks. Covering the full range of parenting strategies with personalised support to help you put these into practice back home…

  • Want to give a compliment?

    at college. This report means a lot to us personally. Compliment to SENDSARS Just wanted to say how good you (Inclusion Officer) have been, you kept me posted all the way through the process and explained things that I did not know what they meant. You made me understand what's happening. Compliment… Our teams work really hard each and every day supporting young people with SEND. If there is a team or an individual you would like to say thank you or give a compliment to, please e-mail localoffer@sheffield.gov.uk . You can also write to us at: Sheffield SEND Service, Howden House, Floor 5, 1 Union Street, Sheffield, S1 2SH. We may publish your words on this page. Please keep reading to see some of the lovely things others have said about our SEND Service. What people have said Compliment to SENDSARS SENDSARS was very helpful and willing to take the time over the phone…

  • Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

    this complicated time. Overview of maternal mental health difficulties Remember that you're not alone. Up to 1 in 5 women develop mental health problems during pregnancy, or in the first year after childbirth. If you are worried about the way you are feeling, please talk to your midwife, health visitor… of anxiety that occur after the birth of a baby. It's common to feel worried about looking after a new born baby, you may have anxious thoughts about something bad happening to the baby or be worried about doing something wrong. However, these feelings and thoughts tend to go away after a few months… to feel tearful and down after giving birth; however, these feelings shouldn’t persist longer than 2 weeks. If you are persistently experiencing low mood after giving birth, you may be experiencing postnatal depression. Parents can often feel pressured to be happy all the time because they have…

  • Relationships Matter

    recognise any of these signs? Are you arguing, having rows, shouting all the time with each other about things like, money, how you parent or housework? Are you worried about splitting up? Is there sulking, silent treatment, slamming doors or walking away from each other? Are you anxious… Whether you’re together or separated, the way you and your partner communicate can impact on your children. All relationships have tricky moments it’s how they’re experienced and resolved that matters. Of course, disagreements and arguments are completely normal and part of everyday life… separation? Separating better is a brand-new mobile app, which can help guide you through the separation process, find effective ways of co-parenting, and sort out disagreements, all with the wellbeing of your child in mind. Download the app for IOS Download the app for Android Sheffield Co…