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  • What happens and when Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (age 5-7)

    What happens and when - Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (age 5-7) SEN Support and Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans Schools and education support services will become involved to help with any additional needs of a child. SEN Support should be offered by the school if a child has additional needs. You can read more about this here . They would assess if an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan should be applied for. These plans are for if help is needed for a child that isn't normally available in school. You can read more about EHC Plans here . If a child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan Annual reviews should now take place at least once a year. This is to make sure the outcomes and provision in the plan are up to date. Outcomes should be around the four preparation for adulthood areas: 1. employment, education and training 2. independent living 3. community…

  • What happens and when Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 (age 7-11)

    What happens and when - Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 (age 7-11) SEN Support and Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans Schools and education support services will become involved to help with any additional needs of a child. SEN Support should be offered by the school if a child has additional needs. You can read more about this here . They would assess if an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan should be applied for. These plans are for if help is needed for a child that isn't normally available in school. You can read more about EHC Plans here . If a child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan Annual reviews should take place at least once a year. This is to make sure the outcomes and provision in the plan are up to date. Outcomes should be around the four preparation for adulthood areas: 1. employment, education and training 2. independent living 3…

  • Disability Confident Employer

    communities. To reach this level they will need to: have a self-assessment validated by someone outside of their business. provide a short story to show what they have done or will be doing to support their status as a Disability Confident Leader. confirm they are employing disabled people…

  • Autism assessment

    If you feel your child may have autism, speak to a health professional involved in your child’s care. Professionals who can help you with a referral include: GP health visitor paediatrician speech and language therapist psychologist There is now a single point of access for all autism referrals in Sheffield: Autism support - Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust What happens before, during and after an autism assessment The Sheffield Children’s NHS website has information and advice about autism assessments: Before assessment During assessment After an assessment …

  • Sensory processing difficulties

    , they might be seeking sensations that have a calming and regulating effect; for example, chewing things or seeking out deep pressure touch, such as a bear hug. Support from Ryegate Children’s Centre At the Ryegate Children’s Centre, they do not provide individual sensory assessments. Their aim… relevant support. This includes access to online resources for helping parents and carers to further their understanding of their child’s sensory needs, along with practical strategies to support their child with sensory needs in their everyday lives. There will also be the additional option to access… training to Sheffield school staff about sensory processing. They have a training package, which aims to equip SENCOs and teaching staff with the tools that they need to ensure their school is ‘sensory friendly’, as well as upskilling them to put in place strategies to support children…

  • Mental Capacity Act

    with others is a vital part of best interest decision making, and the Mental Capacity Act requires the involvement of carers and family members. Parents and professionals must always support a young person to be involved as much as possible in a decision made on their behalf, even if they do not have…

  • Healthy sleep tips for children

    child keeps having problems getting to sleep or sleeping through the night, you may feel you want more support. You can speak to your GP or health visitor to begin with. They may refer you to a child psychologist or another expert. Teens and sleep Your child's sleep may change when they become a teenager. Find out why teenagers are always tired . For more tips and advice The Sleep Charity has more tips and advice for young people who are struggling with their sleep. Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service (SNIPS) can help provide your family with support and guidance around any…

  • Physiotherapy

    Who we support and referral reason We support children with a physical disability and/or moderate learning difficulties. The child will have mobility issues and/or gross motor difficulties which are impacting on their everyday life. Where we can deliver our services Services are provided within a number of locations including: Sheffield Children’s Hospital The Ryegate Children’s Centre Mainstream and special schools Children’s homes The Becton Centre . How to refer, who is involved and who to contact New referrals must come from a health professional such as: GP Ryegate consultant speech and language therapy Schools cannot refer directly. Parents must go to the GP to ask for a referral if no other health professional is already involved. If the child has been seen in the past by the service and discharged, the parent or school can re-refer. Please…

  • Autism Assessment Clinic

    Who we support and referral reason We support children between 3 years 9 months and 16 years old who are presenting with social communication difficulties. Where we can deliver our services Services can be provided at: The Ryegate Children’s Centre Centenary House Beighton Community CAMHS (at the Becton Centre) Other location How to refer, who is involved and who to contact Schools cannot refer directly. The referral must come from a medical professional such as: GP Ryegate consultant speech and language therapy Educational Psychologists and Early Years Inclusion Teachers can also refer. Parents can go to the GP to ask for a referral. All referrals now require school and parent questionnaires to be completed before a referral will be accepted. This information is required to make sure the correct triage of children on the different pathways. Parents can…

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

    Who we support and referral reason We support children who are experiencing difficulties which are seriously impacting on their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Where we can deliver our services Services are provided within a number of locations including: Centenary House The Becton Centre (including Beighton Community CAMHS, Ruby Lodge, Sapphire Lodge and Emerald Lodge) Amber Lodge How to refer, who is involved and who to contact New referrals come from: GPs Paediatricians Qualified Social Workers Educational Psychologists Health visitors and schools nurses with the agreement of a GP Family Intervention Service Panel meetings Please on click the logo below for information on what the service offers, who is involved and who to contact. More information and resources You can find this on the Sheffield Children's Hospital Resource Library. Click…