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Sheffield Libraries offer a range of activities and events throughout the year. For children and young people they run autism friendly sessions. For adults they have a visually impaired reading group. All of the children’s activities that they host are inclusive and suitable for children of al…
Parent-Hub-Seminars Seminars are large, one-off information sessions. Sessions cover positive parenting techniques for those who want basic information and advice to take home and try. To view dates and book a place on a seminar visit the Sheffield Parent Hub Eventbrite page 0-12 Raising Resil…
ParentHub-DiscussionGroups, Discussion groups are for those who are enjoying parenting but want to know how to deal with specific problem behaviour. These are two-hour, small group sessions that offer practical advice for tackling a specific problem behaviour, and you can choose from a range of …
Working together to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND – a new programme of work The SEND Partnership have worked to improve the offer for children and young people with SEND and their families. The SEND Partnership includes: Sheffield City Council (departments across Ed…
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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 fro…
You can search Sheffield Directory’s childcare listings to find different types of childcare provider. To decide which one is best for you and your child this page provides a guide to what each type of provider offers and some advice on what to look for when choosing a childcare provider. Child…
Before you decide on a childcare setting, make a shortlist of several providers that have a vacancy at a time that suits you and arrange to visit them. Try and visit when childcare is being delivered, so you can see how the children are looked after. Try and take your child with you so you can s…
Starting university can be a stressful experience. How you cope with the stress is the key to whether or not it develops into a health problem. Stress is a natural feeling, designed to help you cope in challenging situations. In small amounts it's good, because it pushes you to work hard and do …