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  • Accelerated Progress Plan

    in Sheffield have been working to a 12 month Accelerated Progress Plan to improve transitions for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. This ran from May 2022 to May 2023. The improvement plan was multi-agency. This means teams across education, health, and care are worked together. This plan was developed after the Local Area SEND inspection revisit found Education, Health and Care providers had not made "sufficient progress" in this area. Our progress was monitored by the Department for Education (DfE) and NHS England. The Accelerated Progress Plan links… something similar) Some of the things we did Set up a new SEND engagement young people’s group called SENDing Voices. Contact Kerry Doxey on how young people aged 13-25 can join. Set up two new teams to support young people with the transition from children’s to adult social care services. Read…

  • Tribunal

    Appealing to the SEND Tribunal You and your family can appeal to the SEND Tribunal if you disagree with a decision made by the local authority in relation to them carrying out an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment or the issue of an EHC plan. The SEND Tribunal can order the local… includes in an EHC plan. This can include: the description of special educational, health or social care needs in sections B, C and D of the EHC plan the description of the special educational, health or social care provision set out in sections F, G and H1/H2 of the EHC plan the school or other… extended the powers of the SEND Tribunal to hear appeals about the health and social care sections of EHC plans. Previously, the tribunal would only look at the education sections of an EHC plan; disputes about health and social care had to be resolved through separate complaints processes…

  • Support at University

    a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to carry out normal daily activities. This will include specific learning difficulties. An Education Health and Care Plan is not sufficient evidence in itself and will need to be supported…

  • If you are still in education

    Sheffield Futures Sheffield Futures provide careers advice. They run careers information, advice and guidance sessions at schools across Sheffield, and drop-in sessions at Star House on Division Street. They also work with Opportunity Sheffield to offer support to young people 18-24 and Care Leavers. Contact: 0114 2012800 / enquiries@sheffieldfutures.org.uk Jobcentre Plus Jobcentre Plus have School Advisors who work with young people aged 12-18 years to help with their skills in getting a job. They help with the move from school into work, training or further study. The service can… : 07920 783284 / helen.brown6@dwp.gov.uk Sheffield College Sheffield College offer Supported Internship courses for young people with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. These courses include work placements with local employers, but also offer the chance to study for relevant qualifications…

  • If you are already working or have a job offer

    Access to Work Access to Work is a government grant scheme which is aimed at supporting disabled people to take up or remain in work. Grants can be given for a wide range of interventions that help to break down barriers to work. For example: communication support at job interviews a reader for somebody with a visual impairment a specialist job coach for a person with a learning disability specialist aids and equipment awareness training for colleagues help towards taxi fares for someone who cannot use public transport alterations to premises access to a mental health support service. To qualify for the scheme, you must be aged 16 or over and have a disability or health condition (physical or mental) that makes it hard for you to do parts of your job or travel to and from work. You must also be employed or self-employed; have received a job offer…

  • Traineeships

    A traineeship is an education and training programme with work experience that prepares a young person for their future career by helping them to get ready for the world of work. Who they are for These are for young people who are not work ready, between the ages of 16 and 24 years, who are below…

  • Independent Specialist Colleges

    There are many independent specialist colleges around the country. There are some in South Yorkshire and some in the counties next to us. They support young people with very complex learning difficulties or disabilities. They offer day and residential education courses for young people. You can contact the colleges for more information. They will tell you how they admit students as some will carry out an assessment. Young people would need to have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. The Local Authority would need to agree the place. The team you would need to contact is the SEND Statutory Assessment and Review Service. This team is also called SENDSARS. SENDSARS telephone number: 0114 2736394 SENDSARS e-mail: SENDAssess&Review@sheffield.gov.uk Search for an Independent Specialist College You can search for an Independent Specialist College…

  • Post 16 Settings in nearby Local Authorities

    Please use the links below to take you to other Local Authority Local Offer websites. You can find out about schools and Post 16 colleges in areas surrounding Sheffield. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Derby City Council Derbyshire County Council City of Doncaster Council Kirklees Council Leeds City Council North Lincolnshire Council Nottinghamshire County Council Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Wakefield Council…

  • Sheffield Transition Core Principles

    What do we mean when we say transition? We mean: Any time in a child or young person’s life where there is a planned change that needs to be effectively prepared for. This is so that they can be happy and fulfilled. This includes transitions across Education, Health and Care. Children and young people go through lots of transition points. This includes moving between classes, schools, support services and into adult life. Transition Core Principles have been co-produced in Sheffield. They: create best practice to support young people going through important transitions. support those with additional needs. This is because young people with SEND will need earlier and detailed planning. help the transition be successful. Further information You can download the Sheffield Transition Core Principles by clicking here.…

  • Introduction to the Transition Guide

    Preparing-for-Adulthood-Transition-Guide Links and documents The move from being a child to becoming an adult is a big change for all young people. It involves: preparing for more independence making plans for the future For those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND): this needs more preparation and planning than for other young people of the same age. with the right support at the right time, a smooth transition can be achieved. Who is the guide for? This online guide is for young people with special educational needs or disabilities. Parents, carers and professionals will also find it helpful. It explains: the different things you will need to think about as you become a teenager and an adult. what education, health and social care services are there for you in different areas of your life. PDF Guide for parents and carers A guide has…