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Education other than at school (EOTAS)

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Alternative provision or ‘Education Other Than at School (EOTAS)’ is arranged by local authorities for children who are unable to attend mainstream school for reasons such as exclusion, medical conditions or significant mental health needs. Page contents: Local authority education other than at school Education in hospital Alternative provision Local authority education other than at school …

Find secondary schools

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Choosing a secondary school is an important decision that you and your child will have to make. Before you decide on choosing a school arrange to visit your local secondary schools to get a feel for their ethos and their values. During the autumn term,…

The Virtual School

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The South Gloucestershire Virtual School team is responsible for raising the educational standards of South Gloucestershire’s looked-after children. The school is virtual in the sense that it is not a physical school building that students actually attend. The Virtual School team works in partnership with you and your child, early years settings, schools, colleges, universities and social workers. They ensure that your child’s education is…

Financial help with travel and getting around

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This section covers some of the financial schemes that you and your child may be entitled to if they have a disability. Motability scheme Your child may be eligible for a mobility vehicle. The Motability scheme can help you lease a car if your child…

Complaints, compliments and feedback for health services

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If you have any concerns about the health service that you have received, in the first instance try and speak to the manager of that service as soon as possible. They will work with you to try and find a solution. Page contents: Integrated Care…

Planning your child’s transition to adult health services

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The way that children with complex health needs or long-term conditions receive their health support changes when they become adults. This also applies to children with developmental delays, learning disabilities and mental health concerns. It’s important that the transition between child and adult health…

Further education (post 16)

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As a young person, you will need to make decisions about the next phase of your education choices as you move through secondary school. After year 11 you could choose to stay in school, go to a sixth form college, go to a further education (FE) college, or with…

Work experience, traineeships, apprenticeships

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As a young person you will need to make decisions about the next steps of your education or training options, as you move through secondary school. You may decide that staying on at school or going to college is not what you want to do…

Relationships and sexual health for young people with SEND

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Relationships are an important part of everyone’s life, including people with disabilities. Page contents: Healthy relationships Unhealthy relationships Where to go for help Sexual Health information Helpful information about relationships and sex Healthy relationships Healthy relationships are all about respecting each other. Relationships can be confusing. …

Help for young people with SEND to find work

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Where possible everybody should be encouraged to have the opportunity to take part in the world of work through paid employment. For some people this may have to be done in small steps: from doing small jobs around the house to help your family. Little jobs around the home are a really good…

Work related benefits and support

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Employment Support Allowance Once your child reaches 16, they can claim benefits such as Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). This benefit is for people who have a health condition or disability that limits their ability to work. It can be claimed from age 16, but…

Breakthrough mentoring referral

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How do I make a referral to Breakthrough Mentoring? You will need to complete our referral form to make a referral to our team. To make a referral to our team, return the completed referral form to: Breakthrough@southglos.gov.uk If you would like to speak to…

Breakthrough Mentoring

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Do you think you have what it takes to be a Breakthrough Mentor? Our team at Breakthrough Mentoring are keen to hear from people who are interested in becoming a Mentor. If you like a challenge and want to make a difference in people’s lives,…

Benefits information and advice

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Page contents Helping your child to manage their own benefits Where to get benefit advice Appealing a benefits decision Helping your child to manage their own benefits When your child reaches 16, it is expected that they will manage their own benefits claims. If you…

Getting around walking and cycling

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As you get older, you may want to start travelling to places on your own or independently from your parents. This is a useful skill for when you go to college, your job or just going out. Here are some key points to think about…

Where to go and community activities for young people with SEND

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Being part of a community is an important step in preparing yourself for adulthood. It can give you a sense of being independent from your family, help develop your confidence, make new friends and have things to do locally. There are many ways that you…

Community learning and skills service

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FREE* Courses coming January 2024 Community Learning and Skills Service (CLaSS), are pleased to bring you our new course offer starting January 2024. Please also refer to our online Course App for more detailed information and any updates to course listings: South Gloucestershire Community Learning Courses.…

Making friends if you have a special educational need or disability

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Being part of the community is an important step in preparing for your adulthood. It can give you a sense of being independent from your family, help you become more confident so that you can make new friends, develop relationships and have things to do…

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