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  • Relationships Matter

    is not the same as domestic abuse – if you are afraid of your partner or feeling that they control your life then this is more likely to be domestic abuse and support is available for you. Please seek help by: Visiting the Domestic abuse | Sheffield City Council website Calling the free Sheffield Domestic… separation? Separating better is a brand-new mobile app, which can help guide you through the separation process, find effective ways of co-parenting, and sort out disagreements, all with the wellbeing of your child in mind. Download the app for IOS Download the app for Android Sheffield Co-Parenting Programmes As parents we all want the best for our children. That is why positive co-parenting is so important for the whole family even though it can be challenging at times. In Sheffield, we acknowledge this challenge and offer the following programs to provide support for you. Family…

  • Anxiety and Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance

    an education, but if this duty is being affected by other factors, they are well within their rights to request support from the school. If this support is not forthcoming, you may want to contact Sheffield SENDIAS or self-refer to the Family Intervention Service . Inclusion and Attendance Team You can…

  • Exam time

    Exam time Exam-Time, examtime Tests and exams can be a challenging part of school life and can feel overwhelming for children and young people. It may be tricky to know how to support them through this difficult period but as a parent or carer, there are things you can do to help them ease the stress. Spot the signs of stress Common signs that your child is experiencing stress include: Upset stomach. Disturbed sleep. Loss of appetite. Being irritable. Low mood. Having someone to talk to about their work can help. Support from a parent, teacher or friend can help young people share their worries and keep things in perspective. Encourage your child to talk to a member of school staff who they feel is supportive. If you think your child is not coping, it may also be helpful for you to talk to their teachers. How you can help In this video, Nadia from the Sheffield…

  • A guide to babysitters

    with Special Needs or Disabilities Sheffield Local Offer lists special educational needs and disabilities services in Sheffield and who can use them. Other Childcare Options Other child care options and advice can be found on the Sheffield Directory. …

  • Exam Stress drop-in sessions

    Community Youth Services are excited to promote a new pilot project, which will be delivered in three youth clubs across the city. The project aims to support young people during exam season and beyond, focusing on reducing anxiety, exam stress & digital pressures. Questions about exams and s…

  • Mediation

    is the later. Who is involved? Mediation meetings involve the parents and/or young person with SEND, an officer from the local authority and a mediation service. In Sheffield, the service provider commissioned by the local authority to provide mediation services is called Collis Mediation Ltd. What… the meeting, which may take up to two hours. The mediator ensures that everyone’s concerns are heard and allows the parties to form their own agreement. Please note: In Sheffield any decision that is part of the EHC needs assessment process is made via the EHC Panel. The officer representing… with SEND called "When people can't agree" . Further information is also available in the 0-25 SEND Code of Practice paragraph 11.13 – 11.38. You can speak to the Sheffield SEN & Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) for advice.…

  • May half-term activities

    and your family at the sessions. Other activities in Sheffield Things to do for Families in Sheffield (welcometosheffield.co.uk) sheffieldhealthyholidays.org – sheffieldhealthyholidays.org – Explore, Create, Eat well, Move!…

  • If you have left education

    Opportunity Sheffield Opportunity Sheffield are the Council’s employment and skills service. They help people who want to start their employment journey but don't know how. This includes those with disabilities and physical or mental health issues. They run projects part funded through… on projects. They offer training courses designed to help get people back into work. You can read more information from page 17 on this booklet . You can contact Opportunity Sheffield to find out more: Telephone: 0114 229 6168 E-mail: opportunity@sheffield.gov.uk Sheffield Supported Employment It is a contract led by Barnsley Local Authority. It includes Sheffield and Doncaster Local Authorities. It started in November 2022. Funding is in place until March 2025. In Sheffield, there are 2 job coaches available to give support. What the scheme is and who is it for To help adults (18…

  • Transferring an EHC Plan from another Local Authority

    Links and documents Moving into Sheffield if you or your child/young person has an EHC Plan The EHC Plan will need to be transferred to us. Contact your current Local Authority to tell them you are moving to Sheffield. You will need to tell them the date you are moving into Sheffield… they were attending in the previous Local Authority. For example, if a child was attending a mainstream school then we would look for a mainstream placement in Sheffield (this can then be re-looked at during the annual review). Contact SENDSARS . Reviewing the EHC Plan We must review the EHC plan… person. We have to follow the process for an annual review . We will transfer the EHC Plan onto a Sheffield template. Questions before or after you have moved Talk to SENDSARS about moving into Sheffield with an EHC Plan. Search for a Sheffield School Search for a primary school (including…

  • Oral Health

    on the Change For Life sugar smart website or Sheffield is sweet enough Sheffield's Sweet Enough | Help Our City Eat Less Sugar! (sheffieldissweetenough.org) Visiting the Dentist Visiting an NHS dentist is free for children. They should have their first appointment at the dentist by the age of one… should be plain milk or plain water. From age one, feeding from a bottle should be discouraged. Sugar should not be added to weaning foods or drinks. Remember the only safe drinks for teeth are plain milk and plain water. For more information on infant feeding please visit Infant Feeding | Sheffield… by Sheffield City Council to deliver oral health improvement programmes in Sheffield. The team can be contacted on 0114 3078575 Supervised toothbrushing programmes Supervised toothbrushing clubs began in Sheffield in 2014 with 14 schools and nurseries and 562 children participating. The programme has now…