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  • Education and Training Providers

    Useful Documents In this section you will find a list of all the providers within the Sheffield area. All these providers are easily accessible by public transport from Sheffield city centre. Some providers are from further afield, but you will find these providers offer a more unique training course. Links to all of the providers prospectus’ and contact details can be found below. The individual websites will also tell you about any upcoming open days, where you can visit the different providers. We would highly recommend you doing this so you can get a feel for the different providers. Sheffield Progress You may find it useful to search for courses on the Sheffield Progress website. This allows you to search for specific courses and to see which colleges and training providers offer them. Home (sheffieldprogress.co.uk) …

  • College and Sixth Form Providers

    at UTC Sheffield is focused and personal. You will join others who are passionate about their subjects and learn with specialist teachers. The emphasis is very much on developing all-round professionalism, so some of your time will be outside the classroom working with employers and engaging in our… degree programmes and brilliant careers. Joining the Sixth Form – Welcome to Astrea Academy Sheffield (astreasheffield.org) Barnsley college If you’re thinking about your next step after school, we’ve got a course for you. From vocational courses to A Levels, Apprenticeships to T Levels, we have a huge range of exciting courses, designed to get you on the path to your dream career. A-Z of all Courses | Barnsley College Birkdale School The Sixth Form is an exciting time of new responsibilities and increased freedom, marking the transition between school and university. Every year Birkdale…

  • Training Providers

    support people already in work by developing the right skills for success. Our professional courses and learning programmes are relevant right from entry level all the way up to senior and executive roles. Individuals | Babington CTS Our study programme offers you the opportunity to experience real… AMRC Training Centre The University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre is a great place to do an apprenticeship for a number of reasons. The centre is top of the regional league table for engineering apprentice achievement so as an apprentice, you are more likely to succeed with us. Our building is filled with industry-standard state-of-the-art equipment for you to use, so with us you will be best prepared to begin your career in the real world. We work with a range of fantastic employers, one of which you will be placed with, and we will support you along every step of the way. Our…

  • Groups

    . For further information email youth.voice@sheffield.gov.uk If you would like any further information on any of the above or want to tell us about an issue you think one of our groups should be addressing please get in touch via email youth.voice@sheffield.gov.uk and a youth worker from the Youth…Our groups Useful Information/Downloads We run various groups in Sheffield. These groups give young residents aged 11– 25yrs a way to have their say and work on projects they care about. Here are some examples: SENDing Voices This group is for young people aged 13 to 24yrs with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND). It is for those who want to help make things better for young people with SEND. Do you want to join our group? Contact us at: youth.voice@sheffield.gov.uk or call 07391 739 118 (Kerry) SYP Young People Independent Advisory Group The group allows young people…

  • Identification of special educational needs in school

    Class and subject teachers for all pupils carryout regular assessments of progress. If a child shows slower progress than expected then: the relevant member of staff should check if the child may have special educational needs or disability (SEND). This is with support from the Special… be provided. In some cases, parents/carers may be the first to notice signs of SEND in the child or young person. This may not always be about their academic performance. For example, there may be concerns about a child/young person's: social interactions, increasing anxiety about school, or behavioural issues at home. If there are any worries, parent/carers should arrange a meeting to talk about these. This meeting should be with the child/young person's: teacher/relevant member of staff, or the SENCO. After investigating concerns The school may decide that the school's…

  • Support in Education

    On this page, you can find details of services providing support in education for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Click on the headings for more information. School health and support services The Health Visiting and School Nursing Team form part of Sheffield’s 0-19 Service . They work with: community paediatricians GPs health visitors other specialist professionals Members of the School Nursing Team visit all schools in Sheffield. The team carries out routine health screening for all pupils. They also carry out… Parent Carer Forum have advice about dyslexia: Dyslexia - from spotting the signs to getting support The Sensory Service have a virtual therapy area. This provides parents/carers with: knowledge ideas strategies This is to support a child or young person with sensory needs…

  • Requesting an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment

    makes this decision. They use all the information received. This panel meets on a weekly basis. This panel is a group of professionals from across Education, Health and Social Care. If the local authority decides not to carry out an EHC needs assessment, you and your family have the right of appeal… will need to take into account a wide range of evidence, and should pay particular attention to: evidence of the child or young person’s academic attainment (or developmental milestones in younger children) and rate of progress information about the nature, extent and context of the child…. This is for children who have long-term needs and need support from a range of services. The local authority would like to see at least two assess-plan-do-review cycles (over two school terms). This is through the Extended Support Plan/MyPlan before requesting an EHC needs assessment. For more information about…

  • Deciding whether to issue an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan

    support where needed. If there is evidence the child or young person has not made the expected progress. This is despite the education provider taking relevant action. If it is decided not to issue an EHC plan The local authority will confirm this by letter. Contact SENDSARS first if you have any questions about the letter. They are there to support you and your child/young person. The letter will also tell you how you can speak to a mediator and appeal against this decision to the SEND Tribunal. Please see What if I disagree with a decision? If it is agreed to issue an EHC plan… The local authority must notify you and your family by week 16 if it intends to issue an EHC plan. The EHC Placement Panel make this decision. They use the evidence provided as part of the needs assessment process. The EHC Panel considers if a child or young person has or may have special…

  • Strategies to use in daily timetable school

    and comforting. They allow a young person to de-stress and relax. A child can do these for 10 mins twice a day. Recommended reading What I want to talk about by Pete Wharmby Emotionally Available Adult Have an Emotionally Available Adult to check-in with the young person. This could be for up to 3 minutes, 3 times per day. Build up a relationship with the child (ask them about their Specialist Interest as a starter!). Let them know you are there! Overtime, introduce certain strategies such as emotion cards and talking mats. Don't overwhelm a young person – a quick check-in in a casual way could be all they need. Recommended reading A Therapeutic Treasure Deck of Strengths and Self-Esteem by Dr Karen Treisman. Sensory diet Devise a Sensory Diet with the main dish being physical movement. Proprioceptive Sense is in our muscles and joints. Proprioceptive is your body's ability…

  • Getting back to school and full time education

    Getting back to school and full time education (Re-integration and Review) Plans for long term outcomes and next steps should be agreed at the start of all support or provision. They are then reviewed regularly. Steps should be in place to increase the hours back to full time as soon as possible. the Department for Education says this in their Alternative Provision guidance. The long-term plan is for the young person to have the support to go back to school full time. Parents and the young person must be told about this from the beginning. To support need, schools may look at if either of the following should be in place or applied for: an Extended Support Plan an Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessment The Department for Education (DfE) Alternative Provision guidance More information about getting back to school and full time education can be found on page 12…