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and effective transition packages. Useful links Transitions | Royal National Institute for the Blind How to contact us Sheffield Children’s Hospital’s ophthalmology department usually refer to the service. Schools and settings can also refer (e.g. if a child is new to the city) as long…
stage. We may go to and provide a report for any annual review meetings for children and young people with Education Health and Care (EHC) Plans. This can be helpful when planning for transition. We can run transition interventions at a small group level in education settings. If parents have… call our "traded service." Schools are grouped into seven areas in the city which are called Localities. Each Locality area has time allocated for their priorities. Our work can include: Helping schools in each area (panels, training, discussing complex cases, consultations) Providing support…: For education, health, and care (EHC) plans Re-assessing special educational needs We may gather information through a joint meeting with different agencies. We call this a joint assessment meeting or JAMs for short. We also: Help vulnerable children, such as those in care Act as expert…
with Travel South Yorkshire, you can apply to Sheffield City Council . If you can prove you meet additional criteria they will issue a letter of entitlement. Travelling with a Carer If you qualify for a Disabled Person's pass and are in receipt of the: Higher Rate Care Component of DLA, Enhanced…
employing a PA by clicking here . How do I Request a Direct Payment? You can make a request for a direct payment through the Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service ( SNIPS ) If your child or young person has a Social Worker then you can ask the Social Worker to carry out a Social Care Assessment (SCA… the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub to request an assessment. The contact number is 0114 2734855. The assessment will show if your child or young person has any unmet needs for social care to meet. You can then choose to receive a Direct Payment. A plan is then made to agree outcomes and how to use the money…, there is an ‘Employing a Personal Assistant handbook’. You can read this by clicking here . How much will I receive? This will depend on your child or young person's assessment of need. This varies from family to family. Direct Payment Support Service Sheffield City Council have a team called the Direct…
Accessibility statement for Sheffield Directory This statement applies to the Sheffield Directory website. Sheffield City Council is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. The Sheffield Directory website is run by Sheffield City Council. This website is run by Sheffield City Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: Change colours, contrast levels and size of text. Modify the line height or spacing of text. Zoom in up… are considered External links – Non-HTML Documentation (See “Issues with PDFs and other documents”) Redirection away from secure platforms External websites that are not owned by Sheffield City Council. Enforcement Procedure The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) responsible for enforcing…
to become a FEL provider. Most of the funding documents you need as a FEL provider are available on the SCC website: Funded Early Learning information for providers | Sheffield City Council .These Sheffield Directory provider pages have been set up to host non-funding information that you may find… as a nursery/day care childcare and education provision. Ofsted Regulation and Statutory Early Years Foundation Stage Information and links to Ofsted registration and tools to support you in delivering and meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted requirements. Health and Welfare… Information on the wraparound care expansion for parents of primary school children…
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SEN Transport - Transition Guide Encouraging Active Travel and Public Transport We encourage walking, cycling, and using public transport whenever possible. We support young people to travel on their own (to be independent). This is an important part of preparing for adulthood. Choosing a Post-16 Setting and how to get there When choosing which Post 16 setting to apply for, it is important to think about how you will get there. Some young people qualify for post 16 travel support, but this isn’t the case for everyone. Sheffield City Council Travel Support Sheffield City Council offers… for travel support each year. It is not automatic after compulsory school age. Applications are assessed based on: Your needs and the distance you travel to school/college. Whether the route can be walked safely. Having an Education, Health, and Care Plan does not guarantee travel support. You can…
Choosing a School and Getting There When picking a school for your child, think about how they will get there. Most parents help their children get to and from school. But if you qualify, Sheffield City Council can give free travel support. Helping young people travel on their own - Zoom Zero… back for travel costs to and from school Minibus or taxi rides, usually shared with other children and young people Who Can Get Travel Support The government sets rules for who can get free travel to school. Sheffield City Council checks applications based on these rules. They look at: Children and young people aged 5 to 16 who can't walk or take public transport to school because of their special needs or disabilities If the route to school is safe to walk Having an Education, Health and Care Plan doesn’t always mean your child will get travel support. Your child can get travel…
Family Programme Friday 25th April till Friday 23rd May 2025 Developed by professionals in health and education; It’s specifically designed for parents and carers who have children under five and offers a universal and general overview. We deliver the programme face-to-face in venues across the city; we focus 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. Here are some of the areas we explore each week: Week 1: Understanding what…