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  • Health Adjustment Passport

    Health Adjustment Passport A Health Adjustment Passport can be used if you have a disability or health condition that makes it harder for you to move into work or stay in a job. You can use it to: support you to identify what support and changes you may need when you are in work or moving into work. This is known as reasonable adjustments . apply for support from Access to Work . This could include funding for specialist equipment to support you to do your job. It could be support getting to and from work. It might be you need support when you are in work, such as job coaching. help you talk to employers about adjustments and in-work support that you may need. A job could also include self-employment, an apprenticeship, work experience or a supported internship. You can download a Health Adjustment Passport by clicking here . Easy read and large font versions…

  • Apprenticeships

    to www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship . Additional support provided If additional support is required (outside the employer making reasonable adjustments), then an application to Access to Work can be completed for an assessment. A Disability Confident Employer will generally offer interviews to anyone… support young people looking for an apprenticeship. They have a focus on Sheffield City Council apprenticeships. They support other employers with their apprenticeships. They run CDC Training which is an apprenticeship centre. This is wholly owned by Sheffield City Council. It provides apprenticeship training for a range of employers across Sheffield. It delivers all Sheffield City Council's apprenticeship programmes. For people from a SEND background, they will provide support to apply for any apprenticeship. They will give support and advice: about how to find an apprenticeship on how…

  • Traineeships

    A traineeship is an education and training programme with work experience that prepares a young person for their future career by helping them to get ready for the world of work. Who they are for These are for young people who are not work ready, between the ages of 16 and 24 years, who are below level 3 qualifications and have little or no work experience. What is involved Work experience can last up to 6 months. Provides work experience, help with English and Maths and employability skills such as CV writing and interview skills. It is unpaid but normal benefit entitlement remains. Additional support provided If additional support is required (outside the employer making reasonable adjustments), then an application to Access to Work can be completed for an assessment. Who provides and how to apply The government website Find a traineeship gives up to date information…

  • Independent Specialist Colleges

    There are many independent specialist colleges around the country. There are some in South Yorkshire and some in the counties next to us. They support young people with very complex learning difficulties or disabilities. They offer day and residential education courses for young people. You can contact the colleges for more information. They will tell you how they admit students as some will carry out an assessment. Young people would need to have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. The Local Authority would need to agree the place. The team you would need to contact is the SEND Statutory Assessment and Review Service. This team is also called SENDSARS. SENDSARS telephone number: 0114 2736394 SENDSARS e-mail: SENDAssess&Review@sheffield.gov.uk Search for an Independent Specialist College You can search for an Independent Specialist College…

  • Sheffield Transition Core Principles

    What do we mean when we say transition? We mean: Any time in a child or young person’s life where there is a planned change that needs to be effectively prepared for. This is so that they can be happy and fulfilled. This includes transitions across Education, Health and Care. Children and young people go through lots of transition points. This includes moving between classes, schools, support services and into adult life. Transition Core Principles have been co-produced in Sheffield. They: create best practice to support young people going through important transitions. support those with additional needs. This is because young people with SEND will need earlier and detailed planning. help the transition be successful. Further information You can download the Sheffield Transition Core Principles by clicking here.…

  • Introduction to the Transition Guide

    Preparing-for-Adulthood-Transition-Guide Links and documents The move from being a child to becoming an adult is a big change for all young people. It involves: preparing for more independence making plans for the future For those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND): this needs more preparation and planning than for other young people of the same age. with the right support at the right time, a smooth transition can be achieved. Who is the guide for? This online guide is for young people with special educational needs or disabilities. Parents, carers and professionals will also find it helpful. It explains: the different things you will need to think about as you become a teenager and an adult. what education, health and social care services are there for you in different areas of your life. PDF Guide for parents and carers A guide has…

  • Sheffield's Local Offer - Transition Guide

    Sheffield's Local Offer The Local Offer is part of the Sheffield Directory website. The Local Offer has lots of information and service listings for supporting children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities aged 0-25. It includes: services provided by the local author…

  • What happens and when - Year 9 (age 13-14)

    to think about how they can help you with these. Also think about how you can practise these skills at home You might want to think about independent travel training. This is to help you travel from home to school on your own. Ask about having some funded support from Children’s Social Care…, relationships and community Think about your friends and other important people in your school and local community. Think about what your friends mean to you and how they support you. You may want to join a youth club, which start from age 14. Some youth clubs are for young people with SEND…

  • What happens and when - Year 10 (age 14-15)

    internships, training providers and voluntary opportunities. Ask your school about post-16 support and planning advice. You should experience work placements/vocational opportunities. You should also be invited to talk to a careers specialist to put the beginning of a plan in place. Developing…

  • What happens and when - Year 11 (Age 15-16)

    If you have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan At the annual review of your EHC plan, discuss what support you will need in your next setting (if applicable). Talk about what needs to happen so you have a smooth transition. Make sure you tell them about your hopes and views for the future… and look at a range of options. Ask your school about post-16 support and planning advice. Apply for school sixth form or college place. Please visit www.sheffield.gov.uk/schools-childcare/apply-school-place for information on school sixth form or college place application deadlines. Check websites… on the course and setting. Think about what you will do on the remaining days and any support that you need. REMEMBER: The school year finishes early in Year 11. This is regardless of whether you are taking exams or not. It finishes either on the last Friday in June or earlier because of study leave…