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  • Safeguarding Children

    continue to meet the specific registration requirements in relation to safeguarding children, including an in-house safeguarding policy that covers how to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect, and what actions to take if you are concerned about a child’s safety. As childcare providers, you may see and talk to children who are at risk and you need to know how to respond in the child’s best interests. The Safeguarding Sheffield Children website has a wealth of resources to help you to do this. There is a range of general advice available but also a dedicated section for Early Years…, reducing the risk of abuse and model policies for settings. Specialised guidance for childminders is also available. Reporting a safeguarding concern Key information on how to make a referral must be available to all staff. Where a family needs support but it is not a child protection…

  • Support available to children accessing education

    Not all children with health needs will need the local authority to arrange suitable provision. Managing health needs in education will depend on the level of need. Health services should work with schools, education services and social care. This is to address children’s health needs in a flexible way. This helps children join in with education and social activities with others. They should help children manage their health need in an independent way. When a school or professional can see that a child’s health needs are affecting their education They should: arrange to meet with the child and their parent/carer. This is to get their thoughts and feelings. This should happen as soon as possible. think about an education plan. Look at referring to a health service and early help. This plan should include any help and support for the parent/carer. When a parent or child…

  • Identifying SEND in the early years

    below. Please note: You don’t have to wait for an assessment to raise concerns. If you are at all concerned about your child’s development, speak to your GP, health visitor or childcare provider. New Baby Review (at 10-14 days after birth) This review is carried out by a health visitor in your home… be carried out by all childcare providers, using a national framework called the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childcare provider must give you a short written summary of your child’s development in a number of areas. If there are any concerns about your child’s development, the nursery… these skills. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, you should speak to your health visitor, GP, or childcare provider. Some services, like the Speech and Language Therapy Service, also run drop-in clinics at Family Centres where you can speak to a professional without needing a referral…

  • How to complain

    Complaints about Education Services If you have a grievance or would like to comment on the treatment you have received from the education system, there are procedures that you can follow in order to make your voice heard. Details and advice on how to make a complaint about an Education Service… for Education, Ofsted or the Education Funding Agency. More information can be found on the Government website . You can also find information about making a complaint that is specific to children and young people with SEND on the IPSEA (Independent Parental Special Education Advice) website . You can complain about any Council Service. information is on the Sheffield City Council website. Complaints about Health and Social Care Services If you have a grievance or would like to comment on the treatment you have received from health or social care services, there are also procedures that you can…

  • School Attendance

    , as a parent or carer you are responsible for making sure they go on time every day. It is essential for all children to attend their school, college, or nursery as often as possible. If your child has any worries about going to school, it's best to talk to their school about it as soon as you can so they can help. Support is also available from the Attendance and Inclusion Team. If your child does not attend school regularly Your school will try to help you get your child back to school. They should contact you in the first instance to raise concerns about your child’s attendance. They may arrange… to them about concerns you have and your child’s progress contact school on the first day of absence if your child is not able to attend be honest with school if your child is absent or not wanting to attend book all holidays in the school holidays and not in term time book medical…

  • Start Well Sheffield Family Programme

    on sharing practical information about children’s health, emotional wellbeing and education and it’s FREE! Parents naturally want the best for their children - but this isn’t always an easy job. Having new information helps if we want to try and do things a bit differently. During each session we explore different key childhood themes and talk through practical and helpful tips to help families achieve small changes to their health, wellbeing and lifestyles for happier and healthier family lives. You will receive all these free resources when attending one of our Start Well Sheffield Family… why our own wellbeing matters. Week 5: How family activity benefits more than just our bodies. Ideas to help children enjoy brushing teeth and find out how much sugar is in our snacks. We discuss these topics and cover lots more, thinking about children’s overall development throughout our Start…

  • The Curiosity Approach

    You may have noticed some exciting changes happening in the play spaces at our Family Hubs across the city. We are thrilled to share more details about these updates and explain the inspiration behind them. Why have we changed the play spaces? Several of our staff members recently attended Curiosity Approach training, which inspired us to rethink and redesign our play spaces. This new approach encourages a fresh way of thinking about play, focusing on creating spaces that spark children's curiosity and natural desire to explore. They visited nurseries and schools in Sheffield to see… all their senses and become lifelong learners. feel like home, explore natural and real items whilst learning about the world. What is Curiosity? Curiosity is the desire to learn more about the world around us. It's a drive to explore, ask questions, and seek answers. What is a Curiosity…

  • Palliative and end of life care

    by their GP, district nurse or hospital. St Luke's is the main hospice in Sheffield. There's more detail about their support above. You can find details of all the hospices in the UK on the Hospice UK website. Hospice UK: Hospice Carefinder . The main national charities supporting end… this time, bereaved people can access St Luke’s Patient and Family Support Service and activities, for additional practical, wellbeing, spiritual and social support. Advanced Care Planning It’s never too early to think about the type of care you might want at the end of your life. Good care starts… this to your family, carers and medical professionals involved in your care. Compassionate Sheffield has launched a campaign all about encouraging and empowering people, professionals and communities to engage in and promote Advanced Care Planning. Your Advanced Care Plan can help make sure your…

  • Mental capacity

    things like what to eat, or what to wear. Sometimes you may be able to make decisions for some things but not all things. So you may be able to decide what you would like for dinner, but not how to spend your money. Sometimes the decisions are very important, about your health and welfare, or about… michael.mcenery@sheffield.gov.uk mental-capacity Related advice and downloads Making your own decisions (and help when you can’t) Being able to make your own decisions about your life is important. When you can’t, there is help available to make decisions for you that are the same as what you… information given to you long enough to be able to make the decision. Use or weigh up information given to you to make the decision. Communicate your decision. There are lots of rules about how to work out if someone has mental capacity, and who can help someone to make decisions, based…

  • Family Intervention Service

    education settings and health workers - can refer families using an Early Help Assessment. You can find the form and guidance under links and documents on this page. Completed forms need to be e-mailed to EarlyHelpAssessment@sheffield.gov.uk . If families feel unable to speak to their education or health providers about their issues they can also self-refer by calling (0114) 203 7485.…