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Grades 9-4 BTEC First NVQ2 CACHE Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship Entry requirements: Normally GCSE grades 3 or equivalent Level 3 Examples: A Level AS Level BTEC National Advanced Apprenticeship NVQ 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Level 3 Cambridge…
Other Travel Support and useful Apps - Transition Guide If you are 18 and over, and a student at college or university There are a range of student tickets and passes for bus and tram that might be right for you. Click the logo below to find out more. Disabled Persons Railcard You can get 1/3 off rail fares to travel across Britain. Find out more by clicking on the logo below. Disabled Persons Travel Pass If you have certain disabilities, you can apply for a Disabled Persons Travel Pass. If you get higher-level PIP or DLA, then carer who is with you can travel for free. Click on the logos below for more information. Moovit App Use it for: getting around on public transport maps schedules real-time arrivals and more Click on the logo for more information. First Bus App This app can help with your bus journeys. From storing tickets to tracking…
: you have ongoing care with a specialist team at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. you have a transition plan for moving to adult services and have follow up appointments planned at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. you have not yet had your first appointment at adult services. Once you have…
What happens and when - Early Years (age 0-4) SEND in the Early Years Parents are often the first to notice when their child is: not crawling not talking not walking at the age when children normally develop these skills. If there are any concerns, parents/carers should speak to their health visitor, GP or childcare provider. Parents/carers can also contact the 0-5 SEND Support Service phoneline for advice and support. More information can be found here . Childcare providers and education support services will become involved to help with any additional needs of a child. SEN Support should be offered by the childcare provider if a child has additional needs. You can read more about this here . Childcare providers and education support services would assess if an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan should be applied for. These plans are for if help is needed…
support for children with severe sleep disturbance. Parents should access the Health Visiting Team or Parenting Hub in the first instance. They will refer on to the sleep nurses at the Sheffield Children’s Hospital if necessary. Sleep advice is also available from the specialist nurses for children…
request for direct payments with the relevant service: If you have a social worker , discuss the possibility of direct payments with them in the first instance. They can complete an updated assessment and present this to the Early Help Panel. If you have a MAST worker , discuss the possibility…
years. receive Enhanced Rate Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for either daily living or mobility. This is for those aged 16 – 18 years. If you do not receive High Rate Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Enhanced Rate Personal Independence Payment (PIP) If you meet the first 3 points above…
and they have an EHCP The young person or their parent or carer can ask for an assessment. This is if the child or young person is not already receiving care services from the Local Authority. Please call the First Contact Team on 0114 273 4908. You can ask for a conversation about future support. If your child or young person is over 18 and they have an EHCP Please call the First Contact Team on 0114 273 4908. You can ask for a conversation about future support. The referral would go to the Adult Transition Team. More information Visit the adult care move page on the Council website. Click here…
Sheffield’s two main bus companies provide cards with messages like “Please be patient, I have difficulty speaking”, or “Please tell me when we reach [name of stop]”. Passengers can hold these cards up to the driver so they know what their needs are. Website links to the bus companies are below. Stagecoach https://www.stagecoachbus.com/journeyassistance First Group https://www.firstbus.co.uk/help-and-support/extra-help-travel…
Darnall Family Hub Darnall Family Hub is based at 563 Staniforth Road, S9 4RA Tel: 0114 2735008 Areas Covered: Darnall Manor Tinsley Wybourn Arbourthorne Norfolk Park Services also delivered at the Family Hub Community Network Site Wybourn Family Hub Community Network Site 224 Manor Oaks Rd, Sheffield S2 5EE Shortbrook Family Hub Shortbrook Family Hub is based at First Floor Shortbrook Primary school site, Westfield Northway Sheffield, S20 8FB ( The SatNav Postcode for the car park is S20 8ND ) Tel: 0114 2053635 Area Covered: Beighton Birley Mosborough Richmond Woodhouse Services also delivered at the Family Hub Community Network Site Stradbroke Community Centre , Richmond Road, S13 8LT Join the East Sheffield Family Hubs group Facebook page Within this groups you can ask questions to other local parents, share ideas and make links…