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legislation website: Care Act 2014 . If you think you need the Council to help you arrange or pay for your care and support, the Council will follow rules to work out if you need support and what you can afford to pay. You can find out more about the assessment process on the Council website: Sheffield…. If you need support, the Council will create a plan for how this can be provided (called a Support Plan). The Council will also ask you about your finances to work out how much you can afford to pay towards your support. The Council must follow government rules on how to do this. If you don't want to share information about your finances you can still get advice from the Council and help to set up your support but you will have to pay for all the costs of your support. There is more information about this on the Council website. Sheffield City Council: Cost of care . You can appeal any…
. This is called making ‘reasonable adjustments’. For example this might include: an appointment time that is easier for the patient to attend with the support of family carers at a time of day when the waiting room will be quieter This video explains what happens at an annual health check… young person should have been invited: Contact your GP and ask if your child is included on their learning disability register. This register helps NHS staff to identify patients who may need extra help or support. Anyone with a learning disability can ask to go on it. It is for people of all… Carer Forum have some tips to help you get the most out of the appointment. There is more information under Links and documents for families and health workers. This is at the top right of the page. Easy Read Mencap have put together an easy read guide to annual health checks. Extra support…
for a provisional driving licence by clicking on the below image. Choosing a driving instructor It is important you choose a driving instructor who works with and for you. It is a good idea to speak to the driving instructor before you book any lessons to talk about what extra support you need… instructor has. Click on the below logo. Many larger companies offer driving instructors who support those with SEND. When enquiring, make sure you call them to check they can support your needs. The UK Driving Test There are currently two parts to the UK driving test. Theory Test… take the theory test. You can take both tests as many times as you need to pass. It is important to note that there are no adjustments that can be made to the standard required to pass. There are ways to support someone with special educational needs to achieve and show the skills and knowledge…
outcomes. The local authority issues them after an EHC needs assessment. Most children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) do not need an EHC plan. They can be supported through SEN Support . EHC plans are for a small minority of children and young people who need more support for their SEND. This is more than a mainstream school can normally provide through existing resources. This section tells you how to request an EHC needs assessment. It will tell you what happens at each stage. Watch the below video for more information. See our flowchart… Special schools and Integrated Resources only admit pupils with EHC plans. An EHC plan does not always mean that a child will need a specialist placement. Many pupils with EHC plans get successful support in mainstream schools. …
A sensory room is a therapeutic space that is designed to stimulate the senses through a variety of sensory equipment. This can include: coloured lights lava lamps sounds equipment like swings, squeeze toys or exercise balls. Sensory rooms can have a calming effect on children with a…
The Local Offer is part of the Sheffield Directory. It contains information for children, young people and families and for adults. You can look at the website through smart phones and tablets. The Local Offer has lots of information and services. This supports children and young people with s…
Housing - Transition Guide There are different options for where young people with SEND can live in Sheffield. If you have a social worker, you can talk to them about these options too. Click on the dropdown options to find out more. Care and support at home Some people need care and support… helping with meals This type of care is often carried out by home care agencies. The support arranged follows a social care assessment that looks at what help you need. Either the council or you would pay for home care. It would depend on your income and savings. You can find out more by clicking on the logo below. Living with or visiting an approved carer in their home If you are over 16 years old and have ongoing support needs, you can be matched to an approved carer. They share their home to give you care, support and housing. This could be for: short break placements long…
Tribunal would not consider anything discussed at a disagreement resolution meeting. It provides an opportunity to resolve the matter outside of court. You can bring someone to support you, such as a teacher, educational psychologist, SENCO or a family member or friend. You can bring reports and important information from people who have opinions about the support the child or young person may need. More information The Department for Education has published a useful guide for young people with SEND called "When people can't agree" . Further information is also available in the 0-25 SEND Code of Practice paragraph 11.6 – 11.10. You can speak to the Sheffield SEN & Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) for advice.…
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. The government has said schools should provide the first £6,000 for a child each year from their notional SEN budget. A very small number of children will need more than this amount of individual support. 'Top-up' or 'high needs' funding Schools can apply for 'top-up' or 'high needs' funding…