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  • Volunteering opportunities

    Volunteering opportunities There are a range of volunteering opportunities available in Sheffield. If you are aged 14 to 25 years, here are some opportunities you may want to look at. Sheffield Volunteer Centre Sheffield Volunteer Centre provides a drop-in centre from Monday to Wednesday, 10am-4pm. Advisers will help and support individuals to find the right volunteering role. Telephone: 0114 253 6649 Email: vc@vas.org.uk Whirlow Hall Farm Trust Whirlow Hall Farm Trust runs programmes for young people aged 14yrs+ with learning disabilities to explore and develop essential skills for independent living and gain farm-based vocational skills in animal care and horticulture. Telephone: 0114 236 0096 Email: education@whirlowhallfarm.org Young Healthwatch Young Healthwatch welcomes volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds aged 14 to 25 years, to get involved…

  • Specialist equipment for children and young people with SEND

    , such as door alarms and GPS and radio-transmitter tracking devices for children who wander off Specialist toys, such as sensory toys or specialist swing seats Equipment to support sensory needs, such as weighted vests and blankets, move ‘n’ sit cushions Orthotics,such as AFOs (Ankle Foot Orthoses) and gaiters to support a child’s leg or ankles when standing and walking or protective helmets Financial support Specialist equipment can be expensive, but you may be able to access it for free through a local authority or NHS service. In Sheffield, there are three services that can provide… whose children are on their caseload to access specialist equipment. Occupational Therapists can carry out assessments to identify the most appropriate equipment; loan equipment on a trial basis; make referrals to statutory services; and support families who don’t meet the eligibility criteria…

  • What are short breaks and who can apply?

    people. A short-term one to one support service for children and young people who are unable to take part in group activities Overnight short breaks. Either in a residential home or with a Foster Carer. A Direct Payment. A monthly payment in place of a service for families to arrange their own support. A Short Break Grant. A one-off annual payment for eligible families to arrange their own activity. Short break grant The Short Break Grant is means-tested. Other Short Break services are not means-tested. You can find out whether you can apply for a Short Break Grant by clicking here…

  • What does the Legislation say about Short Breaks

    available and how to access them. The Children Act 1989 This act gives local authorities the powers and duties to provide support services for children in need and their families. Children in need includes children who are disabled and is defined under section 17(11) of the Children Act. You can…

  • Universal Clubs

    A universal club is a group or organised activity available to all children and young people (minimum age 5 years). Clubs such as: swimming a football or climbing club a sports activity at a leisure centre a summer play scheme an after-school club a youth club a drama or art and craft club Brownies Scouts Guides How do I apply? If your child or young person wants to go to a universal club then please talk to the club about attending. If you and/or your child or young person feel they need extra support to attend then please contact SNIPS . This could be for training for staff or an extra member of staff to support them. If the child/young person already has a Social Worker, then please ask them to refer you to SNIPS. You can contact the Children with Disabilities Team on 0114 2735368. Ask to speak to a member of the SNIPS team. You can complete…

  • Befriending service

    Befriending support is for children and young people whose needs make attending an activity with others difficult. This support is usually a short term plan. It helps meet specific outcomes for the individual child or young person. The length of this service is set during the Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service (SNIPS) assessment. The minimum duration of this service would be for 6 months. The allocated Befriender would then review this. The Befriender may help the child or young person go out into the community to access activities that they would otherwise not be able to do… they are able to do well, as well as any areas where they may need some support. The allocated worker will then submit a request to the Early Help Panel. This is to request the Short Break on your behalf. What happens next? If agreed for a Befriending service, SNIPS will work with you to prepare…

  • Short break grant

    support to allow your child to access an activity while you have a break access a holiday or play scheme pay for other leisure activities pay for childcare to allow you to have days or nights out equipment To apply You must: have a disabled child under 18 years old live in Sheffield…

  • Childcare funding for 2 to 4 year olds

    The Disability Access Fund (DAF) was introduced in April 2017. This is funding given to childcare providers. This helps childcare providers support 3 and 4 year olds with special educational needs and/or disabilities . The Disability Access Fund includes eligible 2 year olds until September 2023. Funding is paid in a lump sum once each year. The funding is £828 per eligible child. How do I know if my child can get this funding? 2 year old children may get DAF if they meet the following: They receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) They child receive Free Early Education places for 2 year olds 3 and 4 year old children may get DAF if they meet the following: They receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) They receive universal or extended free early education and childcare entitlement. Early years providers are responsible for identifying eligible children…

  • Transitioning from the Children with Disabilities Team

    Being in transition is when a young person reaches the age of 16-18. This is where a young person gets support to prepare to move from children to adult services. This is before their 18th birthday. The Children’s Transition team will work with young people who: are likely to need care/support from Adult Social Care services have a moderate to severe level of need as a result of their disability have an EHCP in place and are transitioning from one service to another The Transitions team work with young people and their parents or carers to complete a Transitions Assessment. The assessment will cover what support someone might need when they turn 18. It will also look at what can be put in place before this. This is to try and help with the young person’s independence and their health and wellbeing. The Children’s Transition Team works alongside the Adult Transitions…

  • Transitioning to Adult Services

    If the child or young person continues to have support needs after they turn 18, they will transition from children to adult social services. Your child or young person’s support needs will be assessed. This is to find out how their needs can be best met into adulthood. Most young people will have an assessment when they turn 17 years old. Please note this can begin at any time from 14 to 17. Adult Social Care Strategy You can find out more about our Adult Social Care Strategy by clicking here . About the assessment The assessment will help decide: what support the young person needs to achieve their goals if they are likely to receive any funding from adult social care Sheffield City Council will carry out a financial assessment. This is to work out what the young person can afford to pay for care and support as an adult. It also looks at what the council can pay…