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  • Groups

    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… to be 11 to 17yrs old to stand in the elections. The youth Cabinet also have special interest/ link seats (which go up to aged 25) to try to ensure a diverse range of voices are represented. For further information email youth.voice@sheffield.gov.uk Sheffield UK Youth Parliament We have 3 young…

  • Opportunities to Have a Voice

    Information/Downloads section. SENDing Voices are currently recruiting for young people aged 13 to 24 years old with special educational Further information on the group and how to get involved can be found in the SENDing Voices Information poster in the Useful Information/Download section.…

  • Accelerated Progress Plan

    something similar) Some of the things we did Set up a new SEND engagement young people’s group called SENDing Voices. Contact Kerry Doxey on how young people aged 13-25 can join. Set up two new teams to support young people with the transition from children’s to adult social care services. Read…

  • Opportunities to join in and get involved

    There are a number of places you can go to meet other people and join in. Below you will see some that are in Sheffield. SENDing Voices Sheffield City Council Community Youth Services have set up a group called SENDing Voices. The group is for young people aged 13 – 25 with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND). It is for those who want to help make things better for young people with SEND. What does it involve? Attend a meeting once a month – meetings will be in an accessible venue in Sheffield City Centre or online Talk about experiences of being a young person… services. If interested in joining or to find out more please email Natalie Parkin: scn-tr.transitionteam@nhs.net or call: 0114 3053768 Disability Sheffield Disability Sheffield is run and controlled by disabled people. They run Sheffield Voices . This is a learning disability self-advocacy…

  • Mental capacity: information for family, friends and carers

    : Bulletin . Call: 07811 589 909. Sheffield Autistic Society . Call: 07923 473240. Sheffield Voices self advocacy group . Sheffield Voices: Sheffield Voices flyer (PDF, 542 KB). Call: 0114 253 6750. Brain injury and cognitive impairments Headway . Supporting decision making brain injury… advice on sight and finding an optician. They have a number of easy read guides including advice on consent and capacity. SeeAbility: Consent and Capacity (PDF, 601 KB). Sheffield Voices self advocacy group . Sheffield Voices: Sheffield Voices flyer (PDF, 542 KB). Call: 0114 253 6750. Speak… for someone else . Call: 0808 800 3333. Sheffield Voices self advocacy group . Sheffield Voices: Sheffield Voices flyer (PDF, 542 KB). Call: 0114 253 6750. Sensory impairment Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB). RNIB: RNIB Power of Attorney Factsheet . Call: 0303 123 9999…

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

    a request for an EHC needs assessment is being considered. This is before sending a formal request to the local authority. The school or other setting should send in: educational advice and information. This is about the child or young person. This would include evidence collected through… at any time. You and your family can do this by sending a letter to: SEND Statutory Assessment and Review Service ( SENDSARS ) 1 Union Street, Floor 5, Howden House Sheffield S1 2SH or by emailing SENDAssess&Review@sheffield.gov.uk The more information you can provide with your request, the better…

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Transport – would I need to transport the child? Yes, you would need to transport your child to the club. The service will locate a club that is as close as possible to your area, but some travel may be needed. 2. Are there taxis available? No, taxis are not available for the children to attend the clubs. If this is a concern, please speak to one of our team or your allocated Social Worker if you have one. 3. How do I apply? Parents can apply by downloading and completing the application form. You can download the form by clicking here . They can also ask for one sending out by contacting SNIPS: Telephone: 0114 273 5368 E-mail: SnipsBusinessSupport@sheffield.gov.uk 4. What kind of training do the staff have? Clubs differ when it comes to their training and the range of support that they can offer the child or young person. The SNIPS service will talk to you about…

  • Attachment and bonding during pregnancy

    voice. After birth, your new baby will be able to recognise familiar voices, which will help them feel safe and secure. So, try involving your partner or other loved ones too - your baby will love to hear from anyone and it’s great for their development. Talk to your baby about what you’re doing… your hopes are for them. Choosing a nickname - Giving your bump a nickname can be a great way to start bonding with your baby and give them a little personality. Did you know? From around 25 weeks babies respond to voices and other noises from outside the womb and can recognise their mother’s…

  • Family Voice Project Surveys

    Family Voices Project Surveys The Family Voice project has been jointly commissioned by the Department for Education, Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care. Safe Lives, the domestic abuse charity, have been contracted to deliver the project. The project aims to support local areas with ensuring family voice informs service design and to provide central government with an opportunity to test future policy for the programmes with families. Family Voice Project would like to hear from families who have been offered support from a child and family support programme. If your child has received support from the child and family support programmes above. Those working to develop these programmes would really like to hear about your child’s experiences of the support they received. They are asking permission for your child to take part in a survey…

  • Mental capacity: information for you

    money. Call: 0845 070 4004 Sheffield Adult Autism Support Hub . Mental Health Matters: Bulletin . Call: 07811 589 909 . Sheffield Autistic Society . Call: 07923 473240 . Sheffield Voices self advocacy group . Sheffield Voices: Sheffield Voices flyer (PDF, 542 KB). Call: 0114 253… Voices self advocacy group . Sheffield Voices: Sheffield Voices flyer (PDF, 542 KB). Call: 0114 253 6750 . Speak Up Self Advocacy Group . Speak Up Self Advocacy Group created a film called “Decisions, Decisions”, which tells you about the principles of the Mental Capacity Act. Speak Up… the Mental Capacity Act . Money Matters factsheet (PDF, 511 KB). Call: 0114 253 6750 . Scope . Scope: Managing money for someone else . Call: 0808 800 3333 . Sheffield Voices self advocacy group . Sheffield Voices: Sheffield Voices flyer (PDF, 542 KB). Call: 0114 253 6750 . Sensory…