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Appealing to the SEND Tribunal You and your family can appeal to the SEND Tribunal if you disagree with a decision made by the local authority in relation to them carrying out an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment or the issue of an EHC plan. The SEND Tribunal can order the local au…
This page explains the transition into university life. It includes details of some of the support services available and how to access them. There are also some links to websites with more information on Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA). Please see below for more information. Support services…
Help with Caring for Children and Young Adults Help with caring Some people need practical support. This can be for both inside and outside the home. This support can be given by social care services. The local authority can carry out an assessment to decide if you or your family needs support fr…
The following pages will tell you about the support available in Sheffield to help young people with disabilities and health conditions to find and keep a job. There is lots of information. There are contact details on some of the pages should you want to talk to someone. Click on a heading un…
Sheffield Futures Sheffield Futures provide careers advice. They run careers information, advice and guidance sessions at schools across Sheffield, and drop-in sessions at Star House on Division Street. They also work with Opportunity Sheffield to offer support to young people 18-24 and Care Lea…
Access to Work Access to Work is a government grant scheme which is aimed at supporting disabled people to take up or remain in work. Grants can be given for a wide range of interventions that help to break down barriers to work. For example: communication support at job interviews a reader…
Health Adjustment Passport A Health Adjustment Passport can be used if you have a disability or health condition that makes it harder for you to move into work or stay in a job. You can use it to: support you to identify what support and changes you may need when you are in work or moving in…
Links and documents An apprenticeship is a paid job with a training involved. 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 need to have …
A traineeship is an education and training programme with work experience that prepares a young person for their future career by helping them to get ready for the world of work. Who they are for These are for young people who are not work ready, between the ages of 16 and 24 years, who are below…
Links and documents Young people with an EHC plan can take part in supported internships. These help them prepare for a job or an apprenticeship. Supported internships are study programmes based mainly at an employer. They are designed to help young people and others with SEND get a paid job by …