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About health services in South Gloucestershire

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Your child may have contact with different health professionals and services. It can help to understand how these services operate in South Gloucestershire so that your child or the rest of your family can access the right support. Page contents: Universal health services Targeted health…

Access and Response Team (ART)

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The Access and Response Team (ART). Who are the Access and Response Team (ART) What we do Why you would use our services or be referred to us What to do if you need help or support Who are the Access and Response Team ART…

Advice about homelessness

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If you are homeless, or worried that you might become homeless, we can offer you help and advice. Page contents: At risk of becoming homeless Homeless already Personal Housing Plan Sleeping rough Young people Experiencing domestic violence and abuse Mental health Leaving hospital Ex-military and…

Apply online for a school place

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For Reception, Year 7 or Year 10* places for September 2024 the online admissions portal will be available with effect from 11 September 2023. It is very important that you read the appropriate admissions guide before making an application, including considering how your child will travel…

Arts and crafts

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South Gloucestershire has a wealth of amateur and voluntary groups involved in all kinds of art and crafts for children and young people. Where to find local arts and crafts groups If your child is interested in joining a local group, visit your local library…

Authorised and unauthorised absence from school

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Good school attendance greatly improves your child’s chances of fulfilling their potential and being successful in school. It is also especially important that the council identifies any children who are missing education as they may be at risk of significant harm. Page Contents Your responsibilities…

Being ready to start school

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This article will provide you with tips to help prepare your child for starting school. Please remember every child is different, this is a guide with some top tips to get your child ready for school. Page contents Becoming curious about the world Getting dressed…

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…

Breakfast and after school clubs

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Out of school clubs usually operate before or after school and/or in school holidays. The clubs provide a safe and stimulating environment for children. Activities may include sports, crafts, computer games and other activities appropriate for your child. Clubs may be run privately or by…

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,…

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…

Bullying

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Bullying is when someone does something deliberately to hurt, upset or threaten you or someone else. Children can experience unkindness and unfairness which might not always be bullying, but it could be bullying if: it goes on for a while or happens regularly it is…

The Care Act 2014

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This article is a guide to the Care Act 2014 and how it affects you. Page contents: About the Care Act 2014 What role local authorities play in care and support How the Act aims to prevent people developing care and support needs About the Care Act 2014 The Care…

Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs)

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This article explains the purpose of a Care, Education and Treatment Review (CETR) and the process involved for a child or young person and their family. Page contents What is a community CETR? Deciding if your child needs a CETR The CETR meeting What happens…

Chaperone Licensing (for children taking part in performances)

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This article provides information on chaperones (for children taking part in performances). It explains how to apply for the role of chaperone and the duties of the role. All children must be supervised when performing. This can be done by a registered chaperone or by…

Child employment

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This guidance is about the rules which apply to the employment of children of compulsory school age. A young person is still of compulsory school age until the last Friday in June of the school year (1 September – 31 August) in which they reach…

Child performance

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This guidance is about the rules that apply to child performances. The law applies to all children from birth until completion of compulsory school age. A young person is compulsory school age until the last Friday in June of the school year (1 September –…

Childcare and early years education choices

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There are different types of childcare options available and what you decide on will depend on your needs as a family. When choosing childcare for your child have a look at all options and find the ones that will best suit your child. If your child…

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