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Sheffield Libraries offer a range of activities and events throughout the year. For children and young people they run autism friendly sessions. For adults they have a visually impaired reading group. All of the children’s activities that they host are inclusive and suitable for children of al…
Working together to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND – a new programme of work The SEND Partnership have worked to improve the offer for children and young people with SEND and their families. The SEND Partnership includes: Sheffield City Council (departments across Ed…
Starting Fulltime Education All children must start full-time education from the term after their fifth birthday, although children in Sheffield are offered a school place earlier than this. Families have the choice of when their child can start school. All four year olds can start full time fro…
You can search Sheffield Directory’s childcare listings to find different types of childcare provider. To decide which one is best for you and your child this page provides a guide to what each type of provider offers and some advice on what to look for when choosing a childcare provider. Child…
Before you decide on a childcare setting, make a shortlist of several providers that have a vacancy at a time that suits you and arrange to visit them. Try and visit when childcare is being delivered, so you can see how the children are looked after. Try and take your child with you so you can s…
Starting university can be a stressful experience. How you cope with the stress is the key to whether or not it develops into a health problem. Stress is a natural feeling, designed to help you cope in challenging situations. In small amounts it's good, because it pushes you to work hard and do …
External Links Apprenticeships An apprenticeship is a paid job with a training component. It allows young people to earn while they learn, as well as gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Who they are for: Apprenticeships are for young people aged 16 and upwards. The young person will…
After having a baby, the first few weeks and months can bring many emotions—joy, love, pride, but also worry, sadness, and frustration. Some new parents struggle to express negative emotions after giving birth as they feel pressured to appear happy. We often see 'perfect images' of life with a…
Good mental health before, during, and after your baby is born is vital. Our mental health is as important as our physical health – but it can be easy to overlook it when there is so much going on. Your mental health and well-being before pregnancy If you're trying to get pregnant and have exp…
School pack AET Supporting Learners With Autism During Transition Primary To Secondary Autism Team Transition Checklist Prompt Sheet Learner Profile Secondary Social Story Secondary Transition Booklet Travel Cards Year 6 Skills To Practice Talking Mats 1 Talking Mats 2 Parent pack…