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Identifying SEND in the early years

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. Many other needs, however, do not become apparent until the child is older. Parents are often the first to notice that their child’s development is not following a typical path – for example, when their child is not crawling, talking or walking at the age when children normally develop these skills. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, you should speak to your health visitor, GP, or childcare provider. Some services, like the Speech and Language Therapy Service, also run drop-in clinics at Family Centres where you can speak to a professional without needing a referral…

School Attendance

help. Support is also available from the Attendance and Inclusion Team. If your child does not attend school regularly Your school will try to help you get your child back to school. They should contact you in the first instance to raise concerns about your child’s attendance. They may arrange…, a fine of up to £2,500 per parent or carer, or a custodial sentence your child being issued an Education Supervision Order which would mean them attending court and measures being put in place regarding attendance at school If you are worried about your child’s attendance the first thing… in a 10-week period Penalty Notice Fines will be considered when there has been 10 sessions of unauthorised absence in a 10 week period. First Offence The first time a Penalty Notice is issued for Term Time Leave or Irregular Attendance the amount will be: £160 per parent, per child paid…

North Family Hubs

Early Days Family Hub Early Days Family Hub is based at 71 Palgrave Road, S5 8GS. Tel: 0114 273 4916 Area covered: Parson Cross Foxhill & Colley Grenoside High Green Chapeltown Ecclesfield Services also delivered at the Family Hub Community Network Site Angram Bank Family Hub Community Network Site 1 Kinsey Road, Sheffield, S35 4HN First Start Family Hub First Start Family Hub is based at 441 Firth Park Road, S5 6HH. Tel: 0114 203 9307 Area Covered: Firth Park Stubbin Brightside Wincobank Shiregreen Burngreave Fir Vale Wensley Southey Shirecliffe Longley Services also delivered at the Family Hub Community Network Sites Burngreave Family Hub Community Network Site 19 Spital Street, Sheffield, S3 9LB Brightside Family Hub Community Network Site Jenkin Road, Sheffield, S9 1AS The Meadow Family Hub Community Network Site…

Palliative and end of life care

, offering up to 20 patients, around the clock, tailored care. Over fifty years ago, St Luke’s opened as the first modern hospice in the UK outside of London. Today, their ln Patient Centre provides 24 hour specialist palliative care for around 300 patients each year – that’s around 5,000 days…

Children's Continuing Care

can ask a professional to put in a referral. When referred for an assessment, the ICB will first check if they are likely to need a full assessment. This is through a screening checklist. An example of this checklist can be seen here . A health assessor will then collect evidence of the child’s…

Family Hub Sensory Spaces

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…

Sleep and children

kind.” Dr Guy Meadows, Sleep Physiologist Steps to success It is important to understand that at first your child’s sleep patterns may appear to become worse before they get better as they may try to resist new changes that you make. Parents often give up when implementing a routine as they feel… several weeks for a child to learn a new behaviour. Behaviour may become more difficult at first. You are putting this new routine in place to help your child and the family. Keep positive and use lots of praise and encouragement. Average Sleep Needs Remember every child is different…

Childcare options for parents

. Childminders can also employ up to two assistants. Assistants can be left in sole charge of your child for up to 2 hours, as long as they have the required paediatric first aid training. Childminders can deliver Funded Early Learning for 2, 3 and 4 year olds if they’re registered with the Council…

Being a Parent Together Workshop 10.12.24

Being a Parent Together Workshop This workshop is for co-parenting couples to attend together who are either living together or apart. This is an opportunity to reflect on what is working well in the family, putting the children's needs first and what areas could be further developed or changed. The workshop aims to improve child development and outcomes, parenting, family resilience and family relationships. The Being a Parent Together workshop course creates a trusting group ethos, where parents are encouraged and supported. We will be delivering the session via Microsoft Teams, joining instructions will be given once you have booked in. Sheffield Parent Hub 0114 2057243 Online Session…

Being a Parent Together - Working as a Team

Being a Parent Together Workshop This workshop is for co-parenting couples to attend together who are either living together or apart. This is an opportunity to reflect on what is working well in the family, putting the children's needs first and what areas could be further developed or changed. The workshop aims to improve child development and outcomes, parenting, family resilience and family relationships. The Being a Parent Together workshop course creates a trusting group ethos, where parents are encouraged and supported.We will be delivering the session via Microsoft Teams, joining instructions will be given once you have booked in. All our courses are available to parents who live in Sheffield only. Please contact your local authority early help team as they may offer something similar. Any bookings made by parents not in Sheffield will be cancelled . Sheffield Parent Hub…

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