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What happens and when - Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (age 5-7) SEN Support and Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans Schools and education support services will become involved to help with any additional needs of a child. SEN Support should be offered by the school if a child has additional nee…
Developing independence Children at this stage should be able to: have travel training socialise unsupervised in town and the local community make decisions about what to spend their money on make their own food Friends, relationships and community Children at this stage should…
Links and documents Autism is a lifelong condition. It affects how people communicate, relate to others and process information. An autistic child or young person may see and understand the world differently to others. They may have specific and passionate interests unusual reactions to sensory input like smells, sensations or sounds difficulties with friendships or relationships difficulties with change or unfamiliar situations The Sheffield Children’s NHS website has more information about autism .…
If you feel your child may have autism, speak to a health professional involved in your child’s care. Professionals who can help you with a referral include: GP health visitor paediatrician speech and language therapist psychologist There is now a single point of access for all autism referrals in Sheffield: Autism support - Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust What happens before, during and after an autism assessment The Sheffield Children’s NHS website has information and advice about autism assessments: Before assessment During assessment After an assessment …
Sleep problems are very common among children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Please see below to find out about organisations that can provide you with more information. Sheffield Family Centres Sheffield Family Centres have published videos about “Getting your teenager’s sleep back on track” and “Getting a good night’s sleep for school”. Cerebra Cerebra have published a downloadable sleep guide for parents of children with brain-related conditions like autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning disability, cerebral palsy or epilepsy. The Sheffield Children’s Hospital The Sheffield Children’s Hospital have sleep resources for parents of children with autism and related conditions on their website . The Sleep Charity The Sleep Charity has resources on: children’s sleep problems bedtime routines bedroom environment relaxation…
Volunteering opportunities There are a range of volunteering opportunities available in Sheffield. If you are aged 14 to 25 years, here are some opportunities you may want to look at. Sheffield Volunteer Centre Sheffield Volunteer Centre provides a drop-in centre from Monday to Wednesday, 10am-4pm. Advisers will help and support individuals to find the right volunteering role. Telephone: 0114 253 6649 Email: vc@vas.org.uk Whirlow Hall Farm Trust Whirlow Hall Farm Trust runs programmes for young people aged 14yrs+ with learning disabilities to explore and develop essential skills… Email: info@healthwatchsheffield.co.uk River Stewardship Company The River Stewardship Company works to improve the waterways. This is for people and wildlife in and around Sheffield. They help create better waterways for people, places and wildlife. Find out how you can volunteer . They also…
What does the Legislation say about Short Breaks and the Information that Local Authorities must make available? Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations This law came into effect on 1st April 2011. This law said Local Authorities have a duty to provide a range of Short Breaks. This is …
Safe Places Safe Places scheme A network of local businesses and organisations are designated as “Safe Places”. They aim to support vulnerable people to feel safe when they are out and about in Sheffield. If someone needs help, for example they are lost, ill or frightened, then they can enter the nearest safe place to get help. The staff or volunteers in safe places will assist anyone who goes to them for help. Go to the Safe Places website for more information …
Sheffield’s two main bus companies provide cards with messages like “Please be patient, I have difficulty speaking”, or “Please tell me when we reach [name of stop]”. Passengers can hold these cards up to the driver so they know what their needs are. Website links to the bus companies are belo…
To celebrate National Bingo Day on June 27 th , Seven Hills pupil McKenzie Middleton was guest bingo caller at Valley Wood Care Home in Heeley, Sheffield. McKenzie is a Year 10 pupil at Seven Hills Specialist School and uses Braille to access the curriculum. He was keen to become more confident reading numbers in Braille, so his class teacher offered him the opportunity to be the caller when his classmates enjoyed a game of bingo. As his confidence, and repertoire of bingo nicknames grew, he started acting as bingo caller in other classes across the school. McKenzie and his classmates…, Activities Coordinator at Valley Wood Care Home in Heeley, Sheffield, immediately replied to Vicky’s email suggesting that McKenzie came to act as caller at the weekly bingo sessions residents enjoy. After a successful practice run in May, John invited McKenzie to be Guest of Honour Caller…