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What is the Short Break statement?

This Short Break statement is an overview of short break opportunities available to children and young people with disabilities and their families in Sheffield. It will provide information about: what short breaks are and who they are for the types of short breaks available the Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service ( SNIPS ) how to apply for a short break who to contact Further information If you need further information about our Short Break Services then please contact SNIPS . A member of the team will be happy to help you with any questions. Telephone: 0114 273 5368 (ask to speak to a member of the SNIPS team) E-mail: CYPDsnips@sheffield.gov.uk…

Childcare funding for 2 to 4 year olds

The Disability Access Fund (DAF) was introduced in April 2017. This is funding given to childcare providers. This helps childcare providers support 3 and 4 year olds with special educational needs and/or disabilities . The Disability Access Fund includes eligible 2 year olds until September 2023. …

Transitioning to Adult Services

will have an assessment when they turn 17 years old. Please note this can begin at any time from 14 to 17. Adult Social Care Strategy You can find out more about our Adult Social Care Strategy by clicking here . About the assessment The assessment will help decide: what support the young person… towards it. The assessment looks at income including benefits and savings. It does not consider parental income. You can find more information by clicking here . Mental Capacity Act assessment The Social Worker will help the young person make their own decisions where possible. If the young person is unable to do so, the Social Worker will talk to the young person and their family about a Mental Capacity Act assessment. We have a page on our Local Offer webpages that has more information and links. Click here to take you to the page. Having an advocate The young person may also find…

Full House for Seven Hills Student

to the people at Valley Wood,” remarked McKenzie. “They’ve all been so friendly, and I think they’ve enjoyed my bingo calling and jokes.” …

Advice for partners

for baby’s development. Ways we can support you All of our service is FREE to access. We offer the following support: peer support groups drop in support email, phone, video support workshops online and in person self care tips and coping techniques dad chats at antenatal clinics Steel City Dads is a citywide service that offers FREE support to Dads and Co-Parents. We use activities and workshops, supported by peer volunteers, to help Dad’s and Co-Parents to create friendships and boost mental health. You can refer yourself or be referred by a healthcare professional… Steel City Dads #DadsTalk Support for Dads & Co-parents Steel City Dads is for any Dad or co-parent of children from pregnancy to 2 year old. We are open to all Dads and Co-Parents - young dads, LGBTQIA+Dads and Dads who are supporting partners with perinatal mental health issues, birth…

Speech and Language Therapy

Referral reason You have concerns about a child's communication. This may include concerns about speech sounds, expressive formulation, understanding and social communication. Clinicians involved Speech and Language Therapist Outcome This clinical service can offer: Assessment, Advice and Treatment, where appropriate How to refer Anybody with parental consent can make a referral to this service. In order for the child to be seen in school, parents must have signed the referral form. New referrals will be seen within 12 weeks. Contact: Elizabeth Oliver (admin) Tel: 0114 2262 333…

Visual Impairment

Referral reason You have concerns about the child's eye health and visual function. Clinicians involved Consultant ophthalmologist Orthoptist Outcome This clinical service can offer: Assessment and Diagnosis. Access to low vision services. Referral to Vision Support Service and Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind How to refer Schools cannot refer directly to eye care health services. Referrals must come from a health professional (eg GP, consultant, optician)…

Audiology - Hearing Impairment

Audiology department Sheffield Children’s Hospital (SCH) Referral reason You have concerns about the child's hearing. Clinicians involved Audiologist Outcome This clinical service can offer: Assessment and treatment How to refer Schools can refer directly to audiology. Referrals should be made by letter stating the reason for the request and the child’s details. The letter should include as much information as possible, particularly about the child’s behaviour, language development, and general development. The parent’s telephone number is really useful as we operate a reminder service. If an interpreter is required, please state this clearly. The results of the assessment are passed on to the person who has made the referral. Assessments should be offered within 6 weeks. Contact: Theresa Loxley Tel: 0114 2717450…

Universal Leisure Activities or Clubs

your child is interested in, please talk to them about your child attending. If they feel that they need support to enable your child to attend you can apply to SNIPs for support. If you do not currently receive a SNIPs short break service please contact the Early Help line on 0114 2037485 If you already have a Social Worker your referral must come through your Social Worker A SNIPS application is completed and sent in as a referral. Following referral a SNIPs mentors will talk to parents about their support needs, and to children and young people about their interests and what…. If support or funding is required, you must apply or be referred to SNIPs, please see the process below, and SNIPs will liaise with the provider. If there is a club your child is interested in, please talk to them about your child attending. If they feel that they need support to enable your…

Direct Payments (DP)

; pensions and setting up a bank account. The aim is to set up a Direct Payment within 3 months. If a family are looking to recruit a PA it can sometimes take longer to get going and recruit a PA. If you would like further information about direct payments there is a handbook called ‘Employing… What are Direct Payments? A direct payment is money that is given to you and your family by a public body (like the local authority) as an alternative to a service. You can then use this money to buy support for your child – for example, by employing a personal assistant or a short break. This can give you and your family more choice, flexibility and control over your support. Direct payments are not means-tested, and they do not affect your benefits. Direct payments can relate to a child or young person’s special educational needs , social care needs or health needs . Who can receive…

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