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What is continuing care? Some children and young people (up to age 18), may have very complex health needs. These may be the result of: congenital conditions. These are conditions a person has from birth. long-term or life-limiting conditions disability after effects of serious illness…
Family Intervention Service, Family-Intervention-Service What is the Family Intervention Service Our Intervention Workers offer support and advice to families to empower them to make positive changes. The Family Intervention Service support and empower families across the city with a wide range…
family-hub-sensory-spaces, familyhubsensoryspaces Sheffield Family Hubs have sensory rooms or spaces in Family Hubs and Community Network Sites across the City. You can book a time to come and enjoy our space free of charge by calling 0114 2735665 or email SheffieldFamilyHubs@sheffield.gov.uk …
Links and documents What to expect from SEND Support SEND support is the first level of extra support provided by: mainstream schools colleges early years settings It is for learners who have special educational needs but not an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP). SEND Support is…
Links and documents Funded early learning For two-year-olds Two-year-olds qualify for 570 hours of free childcare per year if they receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or have an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan. Some two-year-olds may also qualify if your family claims certain state be…
What is Alternative Provision? Alternative Provision settings are: places that provide education for young people who can’t go to a mainstream school. offsite from the school. Alternative provision is where: local authorities arrange education for young people because of excl…
Understanding the impact of previous early or relational trauma on pregnancy, birth and early parenting Session Aims: For all those who work with pregnant mums and birthing people, and all parents of babies. This awareness-level training introduces how trauma affects the brain, …
Getting ready for toilet training This 60-90 minute session supporting parents and carers to think about the practical strategies to help their child make the successful transition from nappy to pants. We cover: Common signs of readiness. Preparation – Getting ready to start the process. T…
michael.mcenery@sheffield.gov.uk advocacy This page has advice on advocacy, and how you can get more advice or advocacy support in Sheffield. What is advocacy? Advocacy means getting support from another person to help you express your views and wishes, and help you stand up for your rights. Some…
Where to go to get advice and information Links Citizens Advice Sheffield offers a range of free advice services to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem. They provide independent advice on consumer rights, debt, energy affordability, employment, family matters, housing and homelessnes…