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  • Sleep and children

    learnt in the day. Let the body rest and repair - this helps to keep the immune system ready to protect from illnesses. Reduce stress hormones and is good for emotional and mental health. Making sure children and young people get enough sleep helps them keep well, thrive and reach… that it isn’t working, you need to give any changes at least 2 weeks in order to see results. 6 Sleep Steps for a Better Night's Sleep Check out this video where Jacqs from the Sheffield Parent Hub shares 6 steps to help your child sleep better at night. The 6 steps Step 1 - Set a time for your bedtime routine Step 2- Switch Screens off, calm play time Step 3 - Have a Sleepy Supper Step 4 - Bath, Pyjamas, Teeth and Toilet Step 5 - Settling in bed Step 6 - Lights out, Sleep time Points to remember Consistency throughout the week including weekends. It can take…

  • Seminars

    of being a parent what is positive parenting? seven key principles of being a parent 0-12 SEND - Helping your Child Reach their Potential This seminar looks at ideas to support parents to help their child get off to a good start by looking at: choosing a skill to teach break the skill…

  • Moving from Children’s to Adult Social Care Services Transition Guide

    Moving from Children’s to Adult Social Care Services - Transition Guide Sheffield City Council has a social care transitions service. This service supports young people who have a disability to move from children's to adult social care services. The service carries out an assessment of your… this is called a care and support plan. You can be referred to the transitions service from age 14. Information, advice and guidance will be offered. Adult Social Care Assessment An adult social care assessment is carried out for you or your parent/carer. This is at a point that makes sense for other changes in your life. There is no set age when young people reach this point. Every young person and their family are different. An adult social care assessment will take place when it is the right time for you. If you are receiving support from children’s social care services and this needs to continue…

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

    . This will include the Annual Review process. This covers the whole year and arranging the meeting at the end of the year. (The year is from the date of the EHC Plan). You can find out more about what a SENCO is and does by clicking here . SEND Information in schools Schools and settings must publish… or another adult? What do they help them with? Is the help in a group or individually? Is it every day? How long is that for? What makes your child happy? What are they interested in? What are their future goals and aims? How are school helping your child reach their future goals and aims… that are there to support your child to thrive at a mainstream setting. Click on the links below to find out more about each service. Here you will also find their contact details. They have a section about transition support. Autism Social Communication Team Educational Psychology Service 0-5…

  • Feedback received

    should carry out a review of eligibility criteria and replace diagnosis requirements with needs-based criteria, where possible. Both SY ICB and SCC fully agree with this and will be working to address this over the coming year with an aim to have reviewed our eligibility for some provision… for families with disabled children. SCC is revising its leisure strategy which looks to meet the need of all in the community. We will work as partners to encourage all in the City to undertake disability awareness training. We are also looking to roll out our sensory aware youth provision and use… – this will be done by the end of the year. We will review our eligibility criteria for services by December 2024. Sheffield will carry out a carers assessment that is included in the holistic assessment of the family and children this is called a single assessment. This will consider the parent carers…

  • Professional Support

    Useful Documents Start for Life, Sheffield: Early Years Strategy 2023-28 Sheffield is a great place to grow up and our new Early Years Strategy, “Start for Life Sheffield”, sets out how we will work together across the Early Years workforce to give all Sheffield children the start for life that they deserve. Setting out our ambitions from pre- birth to school life will support all children to have equality of opportunity to be healthy, happy and safe. As the future adults and parents of Sheffield, we will strive to make a positive difference to children’s lives in the city and support them to reach their potential. The strategy sets out our five ambitions. Ambition 1: Children and their families achieve their potential with support from an Early Years system that is connected to Communities, understands the needs of Sheffield Families and responds to needs and themes by working…

  • Setting up a new day care provision in Sheffield

    year’s workforce has the knowledge, skills and support needed to help children to reach their full potential. Best Start EYFS Quality Improvement Officers will be able to offer support to registered Childminders along with provider advice and support sessions and workshops held at Family Hubs All… not make your decision based on the CSA as this information can change. You should carry out your own market research to establish if there is a need for your services. Visit the CSA page on the Sheffield.gov website to find out more information. How long does it take to set up a new childcare… and agreed response frameworks. This will help us as we all strive to put children and young people at the heart of our work together and make a real difference to their lives. Find out more and learn how to request help for families in your setting here. Training Essential Training The Statutory…

  • Becoming a Registered Childminder in Sheffield

    has the knowledge, skills and support needed to help children to reach their full potential. Best Start EYFS Quality Improvement Officers will be able to offer support to registered Childminders along with provider advice and support sessions and workshops held at Family Hubs . All Early Years… opportunities. Training Essential training The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets out the requirements for childminder training if you are planning to join the Early Years register. You will need to complete a Pre-Registration course Taught courses and online courses… out in the EYFS, annex A. Safeguarding It is an EYFS requirement that registered childminders must attend child protection training that enables them to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible neglect. It is the childminder’s responsibility to make sure…

  • Moving home

    apply to move to a property with fewer bedrooms if your home is too big for you. You apply for Under Occupancy priority. You can find out more on the Sheffield Property Shop website. Sheffield Property Shop . Call: 0114 293 0000 . Medical priority re-housing The Council’s Health and Housing team can help you if you’re having problems in your home because of a health condition or disability. This includes things like: you have severe mobility problems and cannot reach essential facilities in your home, like the toilet, bath or shower, or you cannot get in or out of your home. you have…

  • Staying Safe

    to: The Housing and Neighbourhood Service, PO Box 5967, Sheffield, S2 9GH. Mediation Sheffield can help by supporting you and your neighbour to work out any differences you have and reach an outcome that suits both of you. Mediation Sheffield .…