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Play, Chat and Learn Workshop For parents/carers who would like to know more about supporting their child’s early learning and development at home. Come along to this workshop full of ideas and fun activities for families to enjoy together. This sessions is aimed at toddler and pre-schoolers sc…
developed a communication and health passport . This is to support children and young people to communicate their needs. You can download a copy by clicking here . This passport provides staff with all the important information about your child’s support needs: about their healthcare about… your child. This will help them to understand what you need. You can also e-mail a copy to our learning disability lead nurse who will upload the form into your child’s patient records. The e-mail address is scn-tr.autism-ld@nhs.net . If you need support in completing a hospital passport, please contact our PALS service on 0114 2717594 or by e-mailing scn-tr.pals@nhs.net . Support is also available from the Sheffield Mencap team for children, young adults and families who need help to complete health passports. They run workshops to give advice on how to fill it in and who it needs…
Family Hubs are accessible, welcoming, and warm spaces. We deliver activities for children aged 0-5 and offer help, signposting, and support to parents/carers of children aged 0-19, or up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities. There are 7 Family Hubs in Sheffield which… for Life services support with managing finances and getting back into work or training early language and home learning activities and ideas for children under 5 signposting to services to support family health and wellbeing parenting and domestic abuse support one to one support which may be offered within the home and much, much more What’s on in each Family Hub varies according to the needs of the local community but typically you can come to: preparation for birth and beyond groups health support and clinics delivered by Midwives and Health Visitors breastfeeding…
for children who are from low income households (annual family income under £16,190). This funding is called Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) and aims to support children's development, learning and care. Eligibility 3 and 4 year old children accessing Funded Early Learning (FEL) will be eligible for EYPP funding if they meet at least 1 of the following criteria: Parent/carer is in receipt of the following benefits: Income Support income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance income-related Employment and Support Allowance support under part six of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999…
A review of an EHC Plan must take place at least once a year (or every 6 months if the child is under 5). This is to make sure: the plan describes a child or young person’s needs in an accurate way, and the right support for them is in place. A meeting is held as part of the review… maintained. The EHC plan needs updating. You may hear this called the EHC plan is being amended. The EHC plan should end as the child or young person no longer needs the specialist support it provides. You may hear this called the EHC plan will cease. If the local authority decides to update… on this page. If the local authority thinks the EHC plan should end They will discuss this with the young person, family and school or college. If you are not happy with the outcome of the review Contact SENDSARS first. They are there to support you and your child/young person. You have a right…
Weaning Seminar Weaning Seminar Please check your junk inbox to access the email. An opportunity to gain information, support and advice on when to wean your baby and how. This session is being delivered by The Sheffield Health Visiting 0-19 team and is suitable for babies from 17 weeks to 26 weeks old. If you need support outside of the seminar in regards to Weaning, please contact the Health Visiting team on 0114 305 3224. Health Visiting (0-19 Service) - Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Please respect the confidentiality of other families on this online session, who will also be able to see and hear you. Please do not record the session or take photographs of the screen. Any safeguarding matters that may arise during a session will be followed up. Places are limited and all our courses are available to parents who live in Sheffield only. Please contact…
Cygnet 29th April 2025 - 8th July 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 sessions…
and Infant Feeding Peer Support Workers. It is aimed at first time expectant parents who are between 28 and 34 weeks pregnant. The course covers a wide range of topics to prepare you for the arrival of your baby All Dads and partners are invited to attend. Come and meet other parents and find out about: what your baby needs during pregnancy and beyond becoming a parent, and what it means in practice. local support available to you labour and birth caring for yourselves and your baby feeding your baby It is delivered face to face and virtually to accommodate you To view dates… offer all pregnant people an antenatal conversation, if you would like to discuss this and have not had a call from an infant feeding peer support worker please let us know. We will talk about: Brain development and what it is like for your baby in the womb Skin to skin contact with baby…
Early-Help-Partnership-Events The Early Help Partnerships training offer is a standalone topic-based programme which continues to support and embed the principles of whole family ways of working. It looks to upskill the universal and Early Help workforce and underpin the core values of partnership working. The training is readily available and accessible for Sheffield City Council employees and our wider partners. All training is free to access and compliments that of all other training as part of your development. This training is available for professionals who work with Sheffield families. Training sessions can be delivered face-to-face or online, if there is a session online, cameras should be turned on and microphones muted; you can use background filters.…
Infant Feeding Peer Support Team Infant-Feeding, InfantFeeding, Infant-Feeding-Support Becoming a parent can be very rewarding but also very challenging. Sheffield wants to become the best place to have a baby. For that reason, we have a dedicated Infant Feeding Peer Support Team who support families throughout pregnancy, once your baby arrives and beyond. The team can support you with feeding and caring for your baby regardless of your feeding method.…