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  • 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…

  • Infant Mental Health

    and early parenting - Sheffield Suicide Support and Prevention - This page is dedicated to perinatal support including information about children and family support, parent and carer mental health support and general information about support, activities and resources. Sheffield Mental Health Guide - This page takes you to services that can help throughout pregnancy and early parenting. Parent and infant relationship service (PAIRS) - This pages provides more information on the PAIRS service in Sheffield and how you can access support.…

  • Supporting Young People with Sexuality and Gender Identity

    professional help demonstrates your commitment to your child's well-being and ensures they receive the best possible care during their journey of self-discovery. Resources in Sheffield If you are a LGBTQ+ young person in Sheffield, then SAYiT is here for you. SAYiT provides support and social opportunities for LGBTQ+ young people in Sheffield, aged 8-25. In addition to providing services for young people, SAYiT offers support and services to parents and carers of LGBTQ+ young people. …

  • Crafting Better Work for the Future

    from education into the world of work please contact either Maria Swift maria.swift@sheffield.gov.uk or Erika Mariella-Worrall erika.mariella-worrall@sheffield.gov.uk Only together, can we create a more inclusive and diverse workforce in our already rich and wonderful community of Sheffield…

  • Joint Assessment Meetings (JAMs)

    identified for the Child/Young Person (CYP) following a recent feedback survey by the Sheffield Education Psychology Service (EPS). How do JAMs work? JAMs should be chaired by an Educational Psychologist (EP) and include input from parents/carers, as well as other SEND professionals… Health Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) in Sheffield Decrease in administration time One single advice document Collaborative Process Outcome focused JAMs Leaflet Find more information on JAMs here…

  • Family Hub events in the community

    . Posted on 26th June 2024 Owls in the Park - Saturday 29th June 2024 . Owls in the Park, hosted by Sheffield Wednesday Football Club , is back on Saturday 29 th June after a five-year break! Since it started in 2012, this event has become a favourite among football fans, drawing thousands of Wednesdayites and locals from S6. We're thrilled to be there to chat about Family Hubs & Start for Life and register families with Sheffield Family Hubs. Come and join us at Hillsborough Park starting at 11am! Posted on 25th June 2024 Zest Eid celebration - Monday 17th June 2024 . Looking forward to joining the local Eid community for their Eid celebration on Monday. Come along, bring a blanket and a picnic to share and enjoy. Let's celebrate the love, togetherness and joy that Eid brings! Venue: Ponderosa Park Time: 11:00-3:00pm Posted on 14th June 2024 > Sheffield Wednesday…

  • Parenting support

    A Council-run service to help with social care. Referral reason: Parents and carers would like some practical advice and support with parenting. People involved: The parenting team Offer:There are a range of services on offer including online parenting courses, discussion groups and parenting programmes. A selection of discussion groups also run in different languages. Programmes include: ASD Incredible Years Programme Changing negative behaviours into positive behaviours Positive parenting for children with a disability Sheffield Parent Hub | Sheffield (sheffielddirectory.org.uk) How to refer Parents can self-refer for parenting support. Schools, other education settings and services can also contact the team on a parent’s behalf. Email: sheffieldparenting@sheffield.gov.uk Tel: 0114 205 7243 www.sheffield.gov.uk/parenting …

  • Gazebo

    Breastfeeding Gazebo Earlier this year, we asked the primary school children of Sheffield to help design our new ‘Breastfeeding Gazebo’, which will be used as a private and comfortable breastfeeding space at public events. They were tasked with producing a drawing which represented breastfeeding and their family. 19 lucky winners have been chosen to have their design printed on our new Family Hubs Breastfeeding Gazebo. Our overall winners, winning a £10 SIV gift card, are: Emmie and Michael. Every child who has their design printed on the gazebo wins a £5 SIV gift card. Congratulations! Click here to see the wonderful submitted designs Look out for our Gazebo at events across the city…