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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 …
For young people who can travel on their own Children or young people with a special educational need or disability could be entitled to free travel to and from school in South Yorkshire with a Children's Zero Fare Pass. For further information on how to apply for a Zero Fare Pass, please visit …
If you need help to buy a home it may be worth looking at some of the schemes available. These can make owning a home more affordable. The Government has more information about these housing schemes. Click on the image to find out more. Finding a home You can find homes to buy in Sheffield on p…
You can rent a property from a: Private landlord Social housing landlord such as the council or a housing association Private renting You can rent a private property in Sheffield. You can find properties to rent through: local estate agents checking websites such as Zoopla and R…
Links and documents The local authority, Integrated Care Board (ICB), Parent Carer Forum (PCF) and other services have described how services should communicate with families about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Read our best practice guide for services to find out more.
Housing Solutions Service Contact the Housing Solutions service if you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The service can give advice about: your rights housing options helping you find somewhere else to live
Disagreement resolution can help parents and young people resolve disagreements with their local authority or their nursery, school or college. It covers all children and young people with any kind of special educational need or disability – you don’t need an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan t…
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 o…
Business Sheffield Business Sheffield help those wanting to set up their own business. This includes those who have special educational needs and disabilities. They have a team of specialist advisors who can give help, advice and support. Helping is what Business Sheffield do. They give people t…
Sheffield Parent Hub - Group Programmes Group parenting programmes are for those who are finding being a parent a bit of a challenge. Programmes range from 5 to 15 weeks. Covering the full range of parenting strategies with personalised support to help you put these into practice back home. Th…