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  • Seminars

    emotions and risky behaviour role modelling care and respect Time to Sleep Sleep hygiene is the behavioural and environmental factors that are necessary for a quality night time sleep and full day time alertness. This is an information session for all parents/carers of children 12 months… years. Practitioners introduce parents to some information about anxiety and provide positive parenting strategies that support the development and behaviour of children with anxiety. The topics covered include: • understanding how anxiety works • becoming the best possible model of anxiety management for all their children • becoming effective emotion coaches • understanding and teaching the value of flexible thinking • managing their children’s anxiety effectively • using constructive coping, problem solving and much more! Family Communication Seminar A practical seminar…

  • Equipment solutions for a specific condition

    to consider renting the equipment if you only need it for a short time, or buying second hand. Local equipment shops and online equipment websites . Dementia and memory problems If you think you are having memory problems speak to your GP. There is advice about the health support available on the NHS… to contact in an emergency. The police can later use this information if you are missing and relatives are worried about you. The police can also provide a wristband or tag you wear that holds this personal information. Find out more from our Staying safe - support for adults page. Staying safe… you can buy a bundle of the device with smart bulbs and sockets that all work together. Most online retailers like Amazon, Argos, John Lewis have regular offers with reduced prices for these devices. Online deals websites like HotUKdeals and Latestdeals have details of the latest offers…

  • Technology Enabled Care

    that includes a 24 hour monitoring service that responds to the alarm. There are examples below of each of these types of Technology Enabled Care, together with where you can go for advice about your options and how to choose. Computer programs, applications or ‘apps’. Many apps are available… apps for people with a disability and to support independence, so you can get the latest news about apps and read what they think of them. Organisations like: Ability X: friendly apps for 2023 – a comprehensive guide . Scope: apps that make life more accessible . Living made easy: communication apps and software , medication alarms and reminders . Motability: accessibility apps to stay mobile , apps to make getting out and about easier . AbilityNet: apps for wellbeing and mental health . NHS app. You can use the free NHS app to: get health information and advice. order…

  • Holiday activities and clubs

    can include children who don't get benefits related free school meals. This could be because they are vulnerable in other ways such as having SEND or have a social worker. Families will be asked about this when they register on the booking system. The system gives some options which you can select. If you have any questions about the form and the option you would need to select, please contact the team on: Telephone: 0114 2039303 E-mail: hafprogramme@sheffield.gov.uk Check out their website and there you will find the contact details for your area and how to book onto activities… become aware of any holiday activities and clubs. If you are aware of any holiday activities and clubs that you think that should be here then please e-mail localoffer@sheffield.gov.uk . Please note Please note that we would always recommend speaking to the club provider to discuss your child…

  • Registering a birth

    Congratulations on your new baby! Registering a birth is one of the first thing you will do as a new parent. All births in England, Wales and Northern Ireland must be registered within 42 days of the child being born – that’s 6 weeks. How to register a birth For babies born in Sheffield, you… to complete the entry. You can still select the next available appointment if you have recently received a letter asking you to register your baby. If the baby was not born in Sheffield, either contact the Register Office for the district where the birth took place or ask about registering…, or call into this office and ask about re-registering by declaration. Don’t miss out on Child Benefit You can claim Child Benefit 48 hours after you’ve registered the birth of your child. Child Benefit can be backdated for up to 3 months. Watch this video to find out more about how to claim…

  • d/Deaf and Hearing Support Service

    and Greystones Primary School for students with hearing loss. Transition Support for d/Deaf Children and Young People We support transitions for children and young people who are d/Deaf. This is at all key stages of their educational journey. We aim to make the transition run as smoothly as possible for our students. We set up meetings with all the professionals and families involved. This ensures the right support is in place at the right time. This is so everyone feels confident about the new school or setting. Everyone’s experience in a setting will be different. Transitions are planned… about a child’s hearing in the classroom. People involved: Specialist qualified teachers who specialise in Hearing loss (QToD), specialist teaching assistants, educational audiologists, Deaf instructors, resource technicians, Audiology (NHS) Offer: Advisory support to educational settings…

  • SEND Statutory Assessment and Review Service - SENDSARS

    final EHC plan will be sent out. This is before they transfer in September. If you have questions about transition, speak to the child/young person's SENCO first. They can contact us for further advice. This could be for signposting or help with the statutory processes. How to contact us Parents… SENDSARS A Council-run service providing SEND support across all areas of need. Referral reason: The service deals with requests for Education, Health, and Care (EHC) statutory assessments. These are made when, despite support being in place, it is felt a child or young person needs more… and young people with EHC Plans. Monitors and supports annual reviews. Provides advice to educational providers and parents and carers about statutory assessments and EHC processes. are involved with the mediation and tribunal processes. This is where parents appeal a decision made on any aspect…

  • Vision Support Service

    at Tapton School for students with a vision loss. Transition Support for Children and Young People with Visions Loss We support transitions for children and young people with a vision loss. This is at all key stages of their educational journey. We aim to make the transition run as smoothly as possible for our students. We set up meetings with all the professionals and families involved. This ensures the right support is in place at the right time. This is so everyone feels confident about the new school or setting. Everyone’s experience in a setting will be different. Transitions… an EHCP). Referral reason: Concerns about a child’s vision or recent diagnosis of visual loss. People involved: specialist qualified teachers who specialise in vision loss (QTVI), specialist teaching assistants, resource technicians, ophthalmology (NHS) Offer: Advisory and direct teaching support…

  • Inclusion and Attendance Team

    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… Support for Children and Young People with Additional Needs The Inclusion and Attendance Team helps children, families, and schools during important school changes. Our Specialist Inclusion Keyworkers help with this. We focus on helping children get ready for school (you may hear this called… 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…

  • Phased Transfers & Admissions

    form with school, which details information about the child, including any support that is currently in place, with consent. This is to help make transition to school more successful and will be completed for all Early Years children. This is also completed if a child moves to a different Early… and Care (EHC) Plans attend mainstream schools and colleges, integrated resources (specialist units in mainstream schools,) or special schools. You can only apply for a special school or integrated resource if your child has an EHC plan. Your child’s school place will be arranged by the local… to access this support. Primary to Secondary All secondary transitions for children with EHC plans are administrated separately from general admissions—for that reason, the Council has prepared a leaflet to help guide families through what will happen, and what options are available. More information…