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  • A Guide to Starting School

    Starting Fulltime Education All children must start full-time education from the term after their fifth birthday, although children in Sheffield are offered a school place earlier than this. Families have the choice of when their child can start school. All four year olds can start full time… reception. If you choose for your child to start in January or April, it is still possible to access a free early learning place in a nursery or early years setting of your choice (15 hours per week term time). Please note that compulsory school starting age remains the same. For more information contact Primary School Admissions at ed-admissions@sheffield.gov.uk Primary School Admissions In Sheffield, the School Admissions team (part of the Children and Young People and Families Service in the Council) is responsible for processing admissions into community, voluntary controlled, voluntary…

  • Funding for special educational needs in mainstream schools

    Funding for special educational needs (SEN) in mainstream schools Mainstream schools get funding as part of their budget to support children with SEND. This is known as a school’s “notional SEN budget”. The amount of SEN funding for each school is calculated using a national formula. It is based on indicators such as economic deprivation and previous attainment. It is not based on individual assessments of the needs of pupils in the school. Schools should use this funding to put support in place for pupils who need it. For most children, this funding should be enough to meet their needs…. This approach must be set out in the school’s published SEN policy. This policy should help parents understand what they can expect the school to provide for pupils with SEN.…

  • Anxiety and Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance

    Links and documents What can parents do if their child suffers such high levels of anxiety that they find it difficult to attend school? The most important thing is to ask for help from professionals in and out of school as soon as problems start to show. Schools have a legal duty to monitor and enforce good attendance. This means that, if they don’t know the circumstances, they might consider fining you for your child’s non-attendance or start court proceedings. Make sure that school staff are aware of your child’s anxiety and how this affects their attendance. The school should work… or prosecuted for your child’s non-attendance. Who can support? The Family Intervention Service (formerly MAST) can help families with school attendance issues and provide early mental health support. All schools have access to Educational Psychology support. They have put together an Emotionally…

  • Children with medical needs in school

    arrangements to support pupils at school with medical conditions. The information below is intended to assist staff in understanding what they need to know and do when admitting a child with medical needs for the first time. What is the legal position and responsibilities of the school? In 2004… for Education issued statutory guidance for governing bodies, “Supporting Children with Medical Conditions in School” (statutory guidance for governing bodies of maintained schools and proprietors of academies in England) which clarifies the duties of schools towards meeting the requirements of children… and links to relevant reports and documentation. Who within school carries the responsibility for meeting the care and medical needs of pupils? “Managing Medicines in Schools and Early Years Settings” (2005) provides guidance on developing local policies and arrangements for effectively managing health…

  • Children who cannot attend school because of health needs

    All children have a right to an education. Most childhood illnesses don't stop a child from going to school. Some illnesses may mean a child misses one or two days of school. Some school age children may have health issues which mean they can't go to school. These health issues can stop them attending all day, every day like other pupils. Children who aren't in school because they are ill should be at home and not in a public place. This is unless they are going to the doctors or hospital. Most children will be able to go to school when getting help for their medical needs. Sometimes when they are getting treatment it can mean they are unable to go to school. The Local Authority has a duty to arrange a suitable education. The school where the child is on roll pays for this. This may be through Alternative Provision or Becton Outreach education . When it becomes known…

  • If all support has been tried for children who cannot attend school due to medical needs

    Local Authority and Health Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Panel If all support has been tried, the Inclusion and Attendance Officer will go to the Local Authority and Health MDT panel. This is to look at alternative education not on school site, or a mix of school and alternative education. The Local Authority and Health MDT panel will: Confirm that the reason for the child being unable to go to school is due to their health needs Confirm the child or young persons treatment plan Check the level of support tried means support over and above what is available to all children in school is needed Check if the needs of the child and plans are correct Consider the alternative options already looked at by the school Consider what the right education plan should be Safeguarding responsibility and costs for education provision that the Local Authority arranges stays…

  • School Attendance

    School Attendance, School-Attendance Every school day matters! The academic and social benefits of good school attendance gives children the best start in life and beyond. Being on time matters too, as being late for school can be disruptive to children and their friends in class. We want children to be in school every day, on time and ready to learn! It is the law that parents or carers must make sure their child of compulsory school age receives a full-time education, either by attending school or through alternative education arrangements. If your child attends school, as a parent or carer you are responsible for making sure they go on time every day. It is essential for all children to attend their school, college, or nursery as often as possible. If your child has any worries about going to school, it's best to talk to their school about it as soon as you can so they can…

  • Are you ready for school?

    Are you ready for school? These 60 – 90 minute session helps parents/carers to prepare for their child’s big step into school. We cover Knowing what to expect Building helpful routines Other practical tips and advice for getting ready for the first day Start Well Sheffield Online Session…

  • School transport for children with special educational needs

    Choosing a School and Getting There When picking a school for your child, think about how they will get there. Most parents help their children get to and from school. But if you qualify, Sheffield City Council can give free travel support. Helping young people travel on their own - Zoom Zero Travel Pass If you qualify for a free Zoom Zero pass, you can travel between home and school for free. Find out more and apply . You might also get a Disabled Person’s Travel Pass. This lets you travel for free on buses during off-peak times across England (plus extra perks South Yorkshire). Find out more and apply . Home to school travel support in Sheffield Most children and young people with special needs travel to school on their own or with family help. Extra travel support can include: Training to help children and young people travel on their own Free travel passes Money…