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  • Vision Support Service

    at Tapton School for students with a vision loss. Transition Support for Children and Young People with Visions Loss We support transitions for children and young people with a vision loss. This is at all key stages of their educational journey. We aim to make the transition run as smoothly as possible for our students. We set up meetings with all the professionals and families involved. This ensures the right support is in place at the right time. This is so everyone feels confident about the new school or setting. Everyone’s experience in a setting will be different. Transitions are planned with the child or young person at the centre. The plans are based on an individuals’ unique circumstances and may include: We encourage our children and young people to visit their new school often before they start. This helps them get to know the teachers and other kids, so they feel…

  • Mainstream Education and young people with Education, Health and Care plans

    What Research Tells Us Most children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) go to a mainstream school or setting. There are huge benefits for children who remain at their own school. It is better for them: socially emotionally academically Mainstream schools and settings include: local authority-maintained schools nurseries academies that are not special schools alternative provision settings Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) Dame Rachel de Souza the Children’s Commissioner for England wrote: “School is the right place for children to be. They are safe and fun places where they can get a great education, unlocking the doors to their future, and access enriching opportunities and make lasting friendships. School is absolutely central to children’s lives”. Evidence suggests that children who miss…

  • Educational Psychology Service (EPS)

    questions about transition, contact the child/young person's school SENCo first. The SENCO can then involve an Educational Psychologist if needed. Who are we? We are a team of educational psychologists and assistant educational psychologists. We work with: Children and young people Their families School staff in Sheffield We also have trainee educational psychologists working with us during the year. We help solve concerns about how children are: Growing and developing Making progress Learning Our psychologists are fully trained. They have a degree in psychology and have…, emotional, and mental health Sensory and physical needs Independence skills We also work with school staff, parents, carers, and other services across Sheffield. What do we do? We follow The SEND Code of Practice 2014. All Sheffield schools and academies can choose to buy our services, which we…

  • Let's chat about (Shortbrook) (1)

    Let's chat about Come and join our experienced Early Years Practitioners for a free information sharing session for families with children under 5. Healthy balanced diet and weaning: What a balanced diet for younger children looks like, how we can make healthier choices. Practical tips on starting weaning and feeling confident, developing healthy habits from the start and the science behind babies behaviours. Start Well Sheffield Shortbrook Family Hub Shortbrook Family Hub Shortbrook Primary Site, Westfield Northway Sheffield S20 8FB…

  • Let's chat about (Shortbrook) (3)

    Let's chat about Come and join our experienced Early Years Practitioners for a free information sharing session for families with children under 5. Healthy families and active fun: How being active benefits children’s growing bodies, how we as parents can influence children’s habits and help foster positive attitudes for life. Plus ideas for simple low-cost fun activities and the benefits of tummy time and treasure baskets for little ones. Start Well Sheffield Shortbrook Family Hub Shortbrook Family Hub Shortbrook Primary Site, Westfield Northway Sheffield S20 8FB…

  • Let's chat about (Shortbrook) (2)

    Let's chat about Come and join our experienced Early Years Practitioners for a free information sharing session for families with children under 5. Portion size and food fussiness: We will look at how big a child's portion is and how do we know if we are getting it right. How to encourage children to try new foods, reduce food fussiness and start having stress free family mealtimes. Start Well Sheffield Shortbrook Family Hub Shortbrook Family Hub Shortbrook Primary Site, Westfield Northway Sheffield S20 8FB…

  • Public Transport - Travel Passes

    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 . Disabled Person's Pass Children or young people with a special educational need or disability may qualify for a Disabled Person's pass. If they live in South Yorkshire, they may get a pass if they: are blind or partially-sighted are deaf or without speech have a disability which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to walk do not have arms or have long-term loss of the use of your arms have a learning disability have been or would be refused a driver’s licence on medical grounds A Disabled Pass will entitle free travel on many buses, trains and trams. For all the information and how to apply please visit the Travel South Yorkshire website. If you don’t automatically qualify for a disabled pass…

  • Fear-less Triple P Programme 1090

    Fear-less Triple Programme 25th February 2025 - 25th March 2025 Fear-Less Triple P is a cognitive-behavioural parenting intervention that supports parents to help children manage their anxiety more effectively. The programme encourages parents to generalise strategies to all family members, not just the child of concern. Fear-Less Triple P aims to help parents to set a good example of coping with anxiety, coach their children to become more emotionally resilient, and develop a toolbox of strategies and choose the most effective to respond to their child’s anxiety. If you are interested in attending this programme, please complete the 'Find out more' form above. A member of our Parenting Team will get in touch to provide more details and discuss the next steps with you. Sheffield Parent Hub 0114 2057243 Bradfield School Bradfield School Kirk Edge Rd Sheffield S35 0AE…

  • Family Communication Seminar 1096

    Family Communication Seminar A practical seminar for parents and carers of school aged children. Why communication quality matters to your child’s education and how to create the best relationship environment for your children. This seminar covers the following helpful topics: Setting a good example for your child. Home and school environments – how to help your child. What we do and say – the difference it can make. Learn simple effective skills of being assertive to improve communication in your relationships. Sheffield Parent Hub 0114 2057243 Firth Park Academy Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue Sheffield S5 0SD…