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The Children and Families Act (2014) has introduced a new approach to the way children, young people and their families are supported. The Local Offer will bring together information from education, health and social care about Special Educational Needs and Disability all into one place.…
Social Care and Staying Safe
When people hear about children’s social care they may immediately think of children’s social work. However social care help can come from a number of different places including Early Help, Aiming High and Social Work. To go to another section of the Local Offer click…
Social Care Guide for Parents
Disability is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, which defines a person as having a disability if: a) They have a physical or mental impairment and b) The impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the person’s ability to carry out…
Special Educational Needs Matrix for Schools
Reasonable Expectations of Educational Settings and the Local Authority to make provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs This new SEN Matrix has been developed to support the process of meeting the individual needs of all children and young people with special educational needs.…
Spina Bifada
Spina bifida is part of a group of birth defects called neural tube defects. The neural tube is the embryonic structure that eventually develops into the baby's brain and spinal cord and the tissues that enclose them. Spina bifida is an incomplete closing of the backbone…
Summary of Needs and Disabilities
People with a learning disability tend to take longer to learn and may need support to understand information and interact with other people. The level of support someone needs depends on the individual. However, someone with a severe or profound learning disability may need fulltime support with…
Support for Parents in HM Armed Forces
Service families moving around the U.K. often find themselves in confusing situations because different arrangements for education are in place across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. These differences may relate to: different ages for moving between phases of education; different examination and assessment systems; a…
Supported Internships, Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Stoke on Trent Local Authority remains committed to continuously improving and delivering the best educational and career opportunities so that you can achieve your full potential through education as you progress to the world of work. There is no reason why students with disabilities or…
Supporting Communication with Deaf Babies and Toddlers
Most parents of deaf children are hearing and don't have much experience of hearing loss so it’s understandable that you might feel unsure about how to engage with your child.In most cases there is no reason why, with the right support and encouragement, your child…
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