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  • Housing Transition Guide

    Housing - Transition Guide There are different options for where young people with SEND can live in Sheffield. If you have a social worker, you can talk to them about these options too. Click on the dropdown options to find out more. Care and support at home Some people need care and support…-term placements – with you becoming part of someone’s household and family In Sheffield this is known as Shared Lives. Talk to your social worker to find out more about living with or visiting an approved carer in their home. If you do not have a social worker but want to find out more, please… housing associations. A lot of people want social housing. Priority is given to certain groups of people who urgently need to move. This can include people who are: homeless have certain health and welfare needs including SEND living in overcrowded housing You can join Sheffield City…

  • Buying a home

    If you need help to buy a home it may be worth looking at some of the schemes available. These can make owning a home more affordable. The Government has more information about these housing schemes. Click on the image to find out more. Finding a home You can find homes to buy in Sheffield on property websites. Shared Ownership One of the most popular schemes to help you buy your home is Shared Ownership . Shared Ownership is where you buy a share of a property and rent the rest of it. This can sometimes be cheaper than renting from a private landlord. Shared Ownership does not mean you have to share your home with other people, unless you want to. The Home Ownership for People with Long-Term Disabilities (HOLD) scheme in England could help you buy a home for sale on shared ownership. This is if you have a long-term disability. Properties available for shared ownership…

  • Renting your home

    You can rent a property from a: Private landlord Social housing landlord such as the council or a housing association Private renting You can rent a private property in Sheffield. You can find properties to rent through: local estate agents checking websites such as Zoopla and Rightmove checking notice boards in local shops and supermarkets Private renting advice Sheffield City Council gives advice about: Your rights when renting a home How to report problems to your landlord What fees landlords and agents can charge Social housing Read more information on Social Housing.…

  • Disagreement resolution

    (ICB) or a school/setting, and a disagreement resolution service. In Sheffield, the service provider that is commissioned by the local authority is called Collis Mediation Ltd . What happens? The parent or young person with SEND contacts the disagreement resolution service, Collis Mediation . The service then contacts Sheffield local authority informing them of the request. If the local authority agrees to the disagreement resolution, a meeting is held where concerns and options are discussed around a table. The meeting is confidential and without prejudice. This means that the SEND… of Practice paragraph 11.6 – 11.10. You can speak to the Sheffield SEN & Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) for advice.…

  • Funding for special educational needs in mainstream schools

    locality gets is based on the number of learners who are placed at levels 4 and 5 on the Sheffield Support Grid . Schools get a part of this funding direct for their learners at levels 4 and 5. How Localities use the funding The schools in each locality agree together how to use this top-up funding…

  • Starting Your Own Business

    Business Sheffield Business Sheffield help those wanting to set up their own business. This includes those who have special educational needs and disabilities. They have a team of specialist advisors who can give help, advice and support. Helping is what Business Sheffield do. They give people the confidence to take the first step. They know the value of entrepreneurs, of local business, of how both of those help our communities and make sure people have jobs. How Business Sheffield can help They can help with: what you need to know to start a business advice on business premises helpful workshops on business topics One to one support Networking Further information and contact To find out more, please visit their website . You can contact them on: Telephone: 0114 224 5000 E-mail: businesssheffield@sheffield.gov.uk…

  • Group Programmes

    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… and disabilities Sheffield Parenting Hub has a range of programmes available to all. These programmes are specifically designed for parents and carers of children with SEND. Stepping Stones Plus This programme is for parents of children 0-12 who have a child with disability. The programme builds parenting… living together or parents who are separated. In Sheffield we recognise this and have the following programmes you can access to support. Family Transitions This is a parallel programme for parents/carers who are experiencing personal stress from separation or divorce which is impacting…

  • Want to give a 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 to discuss with us what was happening both in relation to the assessment process and the draft EHCP. Compliment to the Autism Social Communication (ASC) Team After a visit to St Jospeh's Catholic Primary: Staff feel that support from the ASC Team has been invaluable this year and easy…

  • Safeguarding for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

    Links and documents We all have a responsibility to keep all children and young people safe whether they have a SEND or not. You must act if you have any concerns. Reporting concerns If you are worried that a child or young person is being abused or neglected, please contact us using the information below. You do not have to give your name if you do not want to. Please have the postcode where the child or young person normally lives. If you cannot provide this information you should still call. Immediate danger If a child or young person is in immediate danger please contact the Police by calling 999. Reporting Child Abuse If you are worried that a child or young person is: at risk of being hurt, abused or neglected is being hurt, abused or neglected Please contact the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 273 4855. Where a family needs support but it is not a child…

  • Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

    time to adapt. You might experience a range of emotions, from feeling a bit down or anxious to feeling completely overwhelmed and finding it hard to cope. In Sheffield, we are committed to directing parents and families to support services and advocating for those affected by Maternal Mental Health…. Visit the Parent and Infant Mental Health page for links to advice and support available in Sheffield. Join us in celebrating Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week at your local Family Hub! This year’s theme is ‘Stronger Together’, so our Family Hubs have partnered with the Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) based at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, and local perinatal peer support organisations Light Perinatal Peer Support and Steel City Dads to share information about the wide range of maternal and perinatal mental health support in Sheffield. We will be running…