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  • Cygnet 1073

    Cygnet 16th April 2025 - 25th June 2025 Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children aged 10+ who are Autistic. Parents of children on the autistic spectrum face the usual positive and difficult challenges of parenting and quite a few more. Attending Cygnet gives parents and carers an opportunity to develop their understanding of Autism and look at practical solutions to support their child. It also provides the opportunity to meet other people in a similar position and hear about their experiences in an informal but supportive atmosphere. 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 Online session…

  • Fathers Seminar 1077

    Fathers Seminar Fathers play a vital role in their children’s life; they help keep them on the right path of success and achievement. Children who are connected with their fathers tend to perform well in school, have less behaviour problems, they become happier and have a stable lifestyle. This s…

  • Cygnet 1070

    Cygnet 28th February 2025 - 23rd May 2025 Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children aged 10+ who are Autistic. Parents of children on the autistic spectrum face the usual positive and difficult challenges of parenting and quite a few more. Attending Cygnet gives parents and carers an opportunity to develop their understanding of Autism and look at practical solutions to support their child. It also provides the opportunity to meet other people in a similar position and hear about their experiences in an informal but supportive atmosphere. 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 Burton Street Burton Street Sheffield S6 2HH…

  • SEND Statutory Assessment and Review Service - SENDSARS

    SENDSARS A Council-run service providing SEND support across all areas of need. Referral reason: The service deals with requests for Education, Health, and Care (EHC) statutory assessments. These are made when, despite support being in place, it is felt a child or young person needs more support than is usually available in mainstream education. People involved: Inclusion Officers and Locality Managers. Offer: As well as dealing with requests for statutory education, health and care assessments, the service: Produces EHC Plans. Co-ordinates school placements for children… of the EHC Plan process. Transition Support for Children and Young People with EHC Plans SENDSARS help co-ordinate school/education setting moves for children and young people with EHC Plans. This could be moving to a school during the school year, at the beginning or end of a school year…

  • Inclusion and Attendance Team

    A Council-run service providing SEND support across all areas of need. Supports children and young people from 2 years to post-16. Referral reason: Concern about a child who is persistently absent from school, who may be at risk of exclusion (permanent or fixed term) and/or has identified additional needs including SEND. People involved: Inclusion and Attendance team members – who will involve other services as needed. E.g., such as educational psychologists and the 0-19 health visiting service Offer: Support is given particularly around transition points (e.g.for example, school readiness, primary to secondary school, and preparing for adulthood/post-16). Support might include: Whole school support/ awareness raising Group work Work with individual pupils/families Issues covered include: wellbeing, sleep, behaviour, social emotional & mental health. Transition…

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

    a child or young person’s SEND. What extra support in school is available for my child? Sheffield City Council have teams to support pupils with SEND in Mainstream schools and settings. The details of those teams are included further down on this page. They help families to feel happy with the provision on offer so a child reaches their full potential. Mainstream schools and settings provide extra help for children with SEND through a system called SEND support . This makes sure that provision and support is in place and reviewed regularly for those with an EHCP . The SEND Code of Practice (section 6.27) suggests four broad areas of need which schools and settings should plan for. They should have a clear plan in place of how to support: Communication and interaction Social, emotional, and mental health difficulties Cognition and learning Sensory and/or physical needs…

  • Phased Transfers & Admissions

    form with school, which details information about the child, including any support that is currently in place, with consent. This is to help make transition to school more successful and will be completed for all Early Years children. This is also completed if a child moves to a different Early… to access this support. Primary to Secondary All secondary transitions for children with EHC plans are administrated separately from general admissions—for that reason, the Council has prepared a leaflet to help guide families through what will happen, and what options are available. More information… (Sheffield SEND Information Advice and Support) : Provides impartial information, advice and support to parents of children with SEND, including in relation to appeals and SEND tribunals. 0114 273 6009 / ssendias@sheffield.gov.uk SENDSARS (SEND Statutory Assessment and Review Service): Deals…

  • Educational Psychology Service (EPS)

    EPS A Council-run service providing SEND support across all areas of need. Supports children and young people: 0-25 years. Referral reason: Concerns that a child/young person has additional educational needs that are not being met. Transition Support for Children and Young People with Additional Needs The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) supports with transition in many ways. We can give support to schools and other settings to develop good transition plans. This helps vulnerable pupils to have a successful transition. This could be to a new setting, between year groups or key… follow these values: Solution-Focused Person-Centred Inclusive Reflective Ethical Who do we work with? We support children and young people aged 0-25 who may have extra needs that affect their learning, such as: Communication and interaction Thinking and learning Social…

  • Family Hub News and Updates

    Sunny's Space Sunny's-Space, Sunny'sSpace Keeping You Bee-sy with Family Hub News and Updates! Information, news and updates from Sheffield Family Hubs, Start for Life services and the Family Hub Network. Support over the festive season As the festive season approaches, we understand it can be a time of both magic and challenges for families. Visit this page , where you’ll find some useful contacts to support you during the festive period. Remember, you’re not alone. Posted on 15th December 2024. New Family Hub event page Now it’s easier than ever to check out… Play, Chat and Learn Together Join us for a day of fun activities that support your child’s learning, development and early language skills through play. Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd August 2024 | 10am – 3pm | Sheffield Winter Garden. More info Posted on 21st June 2024 Valley…

  • 1042 - Further information on Infant Feeding Step 2

    Further information on Infant Feeding Step 2 Session Aims: • Why BF matters? Benefits to mum/baby and society and environment • How formula companies mislead parents? • Why BF support is important: mothers and parents voices about the support received (case studies)? • Who are the IFPSW, what do they do how to contact them? • What are the services available for parents? Antental provision and postnatal support • How to access services? • Where and how to refer on? • How to become a breastfeeding ambassador?" Early Help Partnership Training Online …