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If the child or young person continues to have support needs after they turn 18, they will transition from children to adult social services. Your child or young person’s support needs will be assessed. This is to find out how their needs can be best met into adulthood. Most young people will ha…
1. Transport – would I need to transport the child? Yes, you would need to transport your child to the club. The service will locate a club that is as close as possible to your area, but some travel may be needed. 2. Are there taxis available? No, taxis are not available for the children to at…
Watch this road safety video from Think! to give you tips on crossing the road. There are more videos and advice on their website . Road Safety Education team The Road Safety Education team at Sheffield City Council, in conjunction with South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership , delivers road sa…
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…
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…
South Yorkshire Police have a scheme that helps emergency service workers. This could be a police officer, a firefighter or a paramedic. It helps them communicate better with people on the autism spectrum. It helps them communicate better with people who have a learning disability. Joining the s…
Brake has information on teaching safe walking and cycling to children under 16 with special educational needs who are included in mainstream education The National Autistic Society has practical steps parents can take to keep their child safe and help them develop awareness skills The Childre…
Download the document Please download the Education for All document here .
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 …
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