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  • SEND The Basics training

    Yorkshire ICB Sheffield Parent Carer Forum 1. SEND The Basics - Session 1: Understanding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Useful links from Session 1 Local Offer webpages - sheffielddirectory.org.uk/localoffer Level 1: SEND Basic Awareness | Council for Disabled Children Children and Families Act 2014 (legislation.gov.uk) SEND Guide for parents and carers SEND Code of Practice 0 to 25 2. SEND The Basics - Session 2: Child, young person and family centred practice Useful links from Session 2 Level 2: SEND Basic Awareness | Council… links from Session 3 SEN Support PDF (learnsheffield.co.uk) What is SEN Support? Sheffield Parent Carer Forum Facebook Page E-mail address for Sheffield SENDIAS - ssendias@sheffield.gov.uk Sheffield SENDIAS website - sheffieldsendias.org.uk Local Offer webpages…

  • Lifelong learning skills and communities (LLSC) Progression Team

    A Council-run service to help with Social, Emotional and Mental Health. Supports children and young people: 11-16 years Referral reason: Alternative Provision can support young people to Develop their readiness to learn; Improve their chances of making progress; Achieve successful… to be delivered outside a school environment due to their needs. People involved: The progression team staff work with Sheffield schools in matching alternative provision from our Alternative Provision Network (of 20 approved providers). The team meet learners, school staff and parents/ carers… into school. How to refer Schools can refer and access alternative provision. They should discuss this with families first. Schools can contact or refer to the service by: Emailing: ECT@sheffield.gov.uk Phoning: 0114 229 6185…

  • Exclusions Team

    A Council-run service to help with Social, Emotional and Mental Health. Supports children and young people: Primary and secondary school age Referral reason: Concern about a child at risk of permanent exclusion or who has already been permanently excluded. People involved: Complex Case Manager and Exclusion and Reintegration Officer. Offer: The team coordinates the Primary and Secondary Inclusion Panels, supporting schools which are bringing cases to the panel and providing support post-panel. The team also provides advice, guidance and signposting to schools for children at risk of exclusion. (This may include access to nurture, alternative provision and additional support from the Sheffield Inclusion Service). How to refer Schools and professionals can contact Sarah.kelly@sheffield.gov.uk 0114 273 5750 or Genine.nuttall@sheffield.gov.uk 0114 273 6197 Parents can…

  • Children with Disabilities Team

    A Council-run service to help with social care. Supports children and young people: 0-18 years Referral reason: Where social care support is needed due to a child’s disability, where this is the primary need and an assessment is required to consider support provision. People involved: Social workers and support workers in consultation with partner agencies. Offer: The service offers support to children and young people aged 0-16. Social workers undertake an assessment to inform planning and social care provision. This will be a holistic assessment that includes information from other professionals working with the family. How to refer Parents/carers, members of the public and professionals can refer to the service by contacting Sheffield’s Safeguarding Hub on 0114 273 4855.…

  • Post 16 Settings in nearby Local Authorities

    Please use the links below to take you to other Local Authority Local Offer websites. You can find out about schools and Post 16 colleges in areas surrounding Sheffield. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Derby City Council Derbyshire County Council City of Doncaster Council Kirklees Council Leeds City Council North Lincolnshire Council Nottinghamshire County Council Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Wakefield Council…

  • What happens and when - Years 13 and 14 (Age 17-19)

    . SNIPS, Direct Payments) will normally end when you turn 18. If you are receiving support from children’s social care, you may need support from adult social care. You should now have been referred to the social care transitions service. Consider opening your own bank account for benefits and other money once you turn 18. (See page 44) People over the age of 18 may have to contribute towards the cost of any support they receive. The local authority will carry out a financial assessment to check how much you can afford to contribute towards your care and support. Parents/Carers can ask the Sheffield Carers Centre for a carer’s assessment when you turn 18. You might want to think about independent travel training. This is to help you travel from home to college on your own. Friends, relationships and community Look at any out-of-school/college activities you want to do…

  • Further help and support Transition guide

    on: Telephone: 0800 035 0396 E-mail: referrals@sheffieldadvocacyhub.org.uk Sheffield SEND Information and Advice Service (SSENDIAS) SSENDIAS stands for Sheffield SEND Information and Advice Service. They give: information advice support This is to children and young people… with SEND get the right education. They have different helplines and services. Click the logo below to find out more. Sheffield Carers Centre Sheffield Carers Centre is a local charity. They give support, information, advice and assessment services to all unpaid adult carers living in the city… to take you there. Sheffield Children Safeguarding Partnership They have information and links to websites that may help you. Click the logo below to find out more. Advocate support An advocate is someone who can help you express your views and wishes, and help you stand up for your rights…

  • Autism support

    Across the city, there is a wide range of support including if a child/young person: is waiting for an assessment has an autism diagnosis thinks they need a little more help. The Sheffield Children's NHS website has a range of resources and support. They have advice and links for specific areas a child/young person may need help with. Services and support for specific areas of need Click on the buttons to find out more. Some of the above information is available to view in an accessible, easy to understand format. National Autism Charities National Autistic Society Provides support, guidance and advice for autistic people and their families. Families can access information on the website directly and your child does not need a confirmed diagnosis. Ambitious about autism Provide information and guidance about understanding autism, behaviours, early…

  • Road safety training

    Watch this road safety video from Think! to give you tips on crossing the road. There are more videos and advice on their website . Road Safety Education team The Road Safety Education team at Sheffield City Council, in conjunction with South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership , delivers road safety education and training in some mainstream and special schools and other educational settings in Sheffield. If you require any advice on road safety education, please contact the Road Safety Education Team on 0114 2736162 or email roadsafetyeducation@sheffield.gov.uk Crucial Crew Most Year 6 pupils in South Yorkshire also access a programme called Crucial Crew at the Lifewise Centre at Hellaby . This is a scenario-based learning facility with a film-set environment, where children can learn about safety (e.g. road safety, fire safety, online safety) in a realistic setting. All primary…

  • Universal Leisure Activities or Clubs

    There are around 50 providers in the city who offer universal leisure activities and clubs, where children and young people with disabilities take their short break, including: Art and craft Guides, Brownies, Scouts and cubs Sports clubs, tennis, karate, football, rock climbing The Council are keen to support disabled children and young people to attend universal leisure activities or clubs for a short break activity as this enables them to do things they enjoy, perhaps with other local children and young people but sometimes their level of need that means they need additional support to do this. If your child is able to attend a universal club without additional staffing needs, the SNIPs service will offer advice, guidance and support to the club and family, to help this happen. If your child is assessed as needing additional staffing, for example on a 1 to 1 staff…