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  • Family Hub events in the community

    on Parkside Road from 1pm. Come and chat with us about the Family Hub offer and Start for Life services . Plus, don't miss the chance to meet Sunny the Family Hub Bee, who will be making a special appearance! We look forward to seeing you there for a fun and informative pre-match gathering…Events in the community Family-Hub-Community-Events, FH-Community-Events, In addition to our usual 'What's on' calendar of events and activities we often attend events in our local communities to share information about the Family Hub offer and Start for Life Services. This page will provide… 6th July 2024 . Sharrow Festival - a full day of activities celebrating the culture and diversity of the area. We’re excited to be attending this event. Come and chat with us about Family Hubs & Start for Life. We will be around from 12pm until around 3:30pm at Mount Pleasant Park, S11 8AA…

  • Summer Schedule

    Family Hub Summer Schedule Summer Activities & Baby Groups Join the Family Hubs this summer for fun group activities that show you how to have a great time without spending a lot of money. Enjoy the outdoors with nature pictures, bracelets, stick wands, and leaf art. Go on a bug hunt, make music, play with bubbles, have fun with a number hunt, make nature crowns, and enjoy stories and singing. Plus, many more activities to help your child learn and grow. All events are free and there's no need to book. Just come along to a group that’s convenient for you and your child. Activities are designed for children under 5; however, older siblings are welcome to join the holiday activities. Baby groups are exclusively for babies to ensure the safety of those who are laying on the floor. We look forward to seeing you and your family at the sessions. Mondays Burngreave Summer…

  • Children who cannot attend school because of health needs

    All children have a right to an education. Most childhood illnesses don't stop a child from going to school. Some illnesses may mean a child misses one or two days of school. Some school age children may have health issues which mean they can't go to school. These health issues can stop them attending all day, every day like other pupils. Children who aren't in school because they are ill should be at home and not in a public place. This is unless they are going to the doctors or hospital. Most children will be able to go to school when getting help for their medical needs. Sometimes… on Sheffieldinclusion&attendance@sheffield.gov.uk The Policy Sheffield City Council have an Education for children who cannot attend due to health needs policy. You can download the policy here . The policy is for when a child’s health needs stop them going to school full time. This means they need to go…

  • Equipment, adaptations and Technology Enabled Care

    the different options available. There’s information about different problems you may have and how equipment may help you. There’s information about popular types of equipment like handrails, bath seats and bedrails – and how to buy the right one for you. And there’s information on making changes to your… equipment, adaptation, TEC, telecare Downloads There are lots of different options when considering equipment and adaptations support. Equipment – small items from a simple grab stick to help you pick up things, to voice controlled devices to help prepare meals or get around. Adaptations – simple changes to your home like a rail to help support you in the shower, or a ramp to enter your home in a wheelchair, to bigger changes like installing a new downstairs bathroom. Technology Enabled Care – from an app on your phone that can remind you to take tablets, to monitoring systems…

  • Carrying out the assessment

    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. …

  • FASD

    specific facial features associated with the condition. How to get a diagnosis There is not currently a clear pathway for an FASD diagnosis in Sheffield. Speak to your GP or Health Visitor if you have any concerns about your child's development. You can talk to them about the NICE guidelines . For any FASD diagnosis your GP/Health visitor will ask about the following: any proof you have about alcohol use during pregnancy (in writing where possible) any proof from school or other professionals about developmental challenges. Your GP will be able to refer you to a paediatrician… 10. Academic achievement Challenges with: maths reading time money comprehnsion Talking to health and educational professionals who may have limited knowledge of FASD The FASD Network have resources to help you to speak about FASD to professionals who have limited knowledge…

  • Early Help Workforce Training

    earlyhelptraining Sheffield Early Help Workforce Training Offer (for professionals and volunteers) Our Sheffield Early Help Workforce includes a wide range of professionals and volunteers. They contribute to making Sheffield an inclusive city. A city where we work together to make sure that all…, employment, and their local community In all our work we make sure that children and young people with additional needs get identified. This is so they get the support they need to reach their full potential. We have a huge range of free training available. This is so our Early Help Workforce… workforce and underpin the core values of partnership working. The training is readily available and accessible for SCC employees and our wider partners. All training is free to access and compliments that of all other training attended. Regular topics include: Parenting Training Early Help…

  • Useful links to other services and organisations

    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@sheffield.gov.uk . Click on the logos below to open the websites. Sheffield SENDIAS - Special educational needs and disability advice and support Fusion SEND Hub Special educational needs and disability (SEND) - Government information Sheffield Parent Carer Forum (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice Special Needs Jungle Sunshine Support – SEND Advice and Guidance NDTi - Preparing for Adulthood NSPCC - Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities Family Lives Scope UK - Advice and support Council for Disabled Children National Autistic…

  • Professionals page

    alongside professionals to gain the best outcomes for children. This can include delivering one of our workshops within your setting or if you have a group of parents and a suitable space, we can deliver our 5 week Start Well family programme. Expectations We aim to provide you and all delegates… give you an insight into the content of the family programme and therefore support professionals in having informed discussions with parents / carers who may find the Start Well Family Programme interesting and beneficial, therefore supporting you to make appropriate referrals. You will have… and promotes and supports key Public Health messages, demonstrating your commitment to supporting children, families, staff and the wider community in making informed choices supporting both physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. To undertake the award, you are required to: Attend…

  • NHS Sheffield Place SEND Team

    in our city to provide advice and support. This is to help them meet their legal duties for children and young people with SEND Working with schools, colleges and nurseries. This is to make sure they think about a child/young person's SEND needs and how they can be supported Delivering training to different services across Sheffield How can you contact us? You can contact us to ask for advice or support on: E-mail: syicb-sheffield.dco@nhs.net Telephone number: 0114 305 1000 (leave a message and one of the team will call you back) You can also ask any of the professionals who are supporting you to make a referral to our team. They can use the above email address. They refer when there have been attempts already to resolve health issues. They may have tried a graduated approach or used existing service arrangements. They will need to provide evidence of your consent to do…