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Local Authority and Health Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Panel If all support has been tried, the Inclusion and Attendance Officer will go to the Local Authority and Health MDT panel. This is to look at alternative education not on school site, or a mix of school and alternative education. The …
Links and documents Some disabilities are identified at birth or even during pregnancy. If your child has a significant and complex need along with a learning disability, the Portage Team will often become involved at a very early stage to provide support and advice for you and your child at home.…
Links and documents The Local Offer : is for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) aged 0 to 25. It is also for their parents or carers. shows information about what activities and support are available. is for the area a young person lives. …
If the local authority has agreed to carry out a full assessment, they will start gathering information about your child. Please note this does not mean that your child will definitely get an EHC plan. The local authority must seek advice and information from a range of people. This must include: the parents the school an educational psychologist (EP) health and social care services any relevant professionals involved with your child They must return this within six weeks of the request. Read how SENDSARS and the NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) work together for young people with health needs. The local authority may need to share information about your child. Information about how the local authority processes, shares and stores personal data is in the letter you will receive. This is in line with GDPR regulations. …
School Attendance, School-Attendance Every school day matters! The academic and social benefits of good school attendance gives children the best start in life and beyond. Being on time matters too, as being late for school can be disruptive to children and their friends in class. We want chi…
You may have noticed some exciting changes happening in the play spaces at our Family Hubs across the city. We are thrilled to share more details about these updates and explain the inspiration behind them. Why have we changed the play spaces? Several of our staff members recently attended Curiosity Approach training, which inspired us to rethink and redesign our play spaces. This new approach encourages a fresh way of thinking about play, focusing on creating spaces that spark children's curiosity and natural desire to explore. They visited nurseries and schools in Sheffield to see how they had changed their rooms. They had a trip to Leeds to visit Sunny Bank Mill and Sheffield Scrap Dragon Cic store; here they reuse scrap and waste materials from businesses by making it into affordable items for art, crafts and other projects. The training highlighted that children need…
Here are some useful links that give further advice and information. The services and oragnisations give information and advice for many things to do with SEND. If you know of any websites that are not here that you think should be or if any links do not work, then please e-mail localoffer@sheff…
housinghelp In this section you will find support to help with housing issues you may have. This includes: where to go for housing or homeless advice how to find a new home housing support benefits and benefits advice housing repairs and pest control supported living your options on moving home retirement living moving into a care home. view directory services View all services on the directory for help with housing issues . …
Links and documents A Council-run “Early Help” service providing advice and support for families with a wide range of needs. Referral reason: Family in need of support for any of a wide range of issues including; Improved Family Relationships Positive Parenting Strategies Good Early Years Development Getting a Good Education Improved Mental & Physical Health Promoting recovery and reducing harm from substance misuse Children Safe from Abuse, Exploitation, Crime and Domestic Abuse Improving financial stability and having a safe and stable home environment Engaging… plan with regular contact and home visits. Parenting Hub Our Parenting Hub offers seminars, discussion groups and a wide range of evidence-based parenting group programmes. Families can self-refer for seminars and discussion groups. Visit the Parenting Support webpage . School Engagement Team…
family-hub-sensory-spaces, familyhubsensoryspaces Sheffield Family Hubs have sensory rooms or spaces in Family Hubs and Community Network Sites across the City. You can book a time to come and enjoy our space free of charge by calling 0114 2735665 or email SheffieldFamilyHubs@sheffield.gov.uk Sensory Rooms Dedicated sensory rooms are available at the below locations: Early Days Family Hub - 71 Palgrave Road, S5 8GS First Start Family Hub - 441 Firth Park Road, S5 6HH Burngreave Family Hub Community Network Site - 19 Spital Street, S3 9LB Darnall Family Hub - 563 Staniforth Road, S9 4RA Wybourn Family Hub Community Network Site - 224 Manor Oaks Rd, Sheffield S2 5EE Stocksbridge Family Hub Community Network Site - 648 Manchester Road, S36 1DY Space at Shortbrook Family Hub and Valley Park Family Hub coming soon. Sensory Spaces There are nice sensory spaces…