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SENsational learning ideas newsletter for parents and carers

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In March 2020, Integra Schools and South Gloucestershire Council launched the first issue in short series of newsletters to support parents and carers with learning at home for children. These were originally issued to support remote learning during Covid. We are aware that there are…

School travel assistance for children under 16

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As a parent or carer, you are responsible for getting your child to school. However, some children may be entitled to travel assistance. This depends on individual circumstances such as: the age of your child is statutory school age 5-16 where they live and what…

Find primary schools

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Choosing a school for your child is an important decision that any parent has to make. Before you decide on a primary school arrange to visit your local schools to get a feel for their ethos and their values. When visiting think about how it made you feel. Did…

Improving the way we fund and deliver SEND support services

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Work is underway over the next three years that will improve the way we deliver inclusive education across all South Gloucestershire schools and early years settings. The changes are relevant to all parents and carers and will be of particular interest to you if you…

Understanding exclusions

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A school exclusion happens when a head teacher decides that your child is not allowed to attend school either at lunchtime, for a fixed period or permanently, in response to a breach of the school’s behaviour policy. During the exclusion, your child must not come…

Understanding SEND funding for education settings

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Every local authority receives money from central government specifically for education. This is called the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). The Dedicated Schools Grant is split into four sections: Early years block funding that is mainly given to nursery education providers. Schools block funding that is…

Getting help when your child is not making progress at school

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If your child is not progressing as well as they should, is having difficulty at their school or college, or they have a disability, extra help is available. All children progress differently. You may find that your child is struggling with a particular piece of work or have a short-term delay…

Home education

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Education is compulsory whereas attending school is not. Although most parents choose to send their children to school, some will educate their children at home. This is called Elective Home Education. Page contents: Elective Home Education (EHE) What to consider before deciding to home educate…

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…

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.…

Concerned about my child’s behaviour at home

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It can be very worrying if your child’s behaviour becomes challenging, or if they are withdrawn from their surroundings, unhappy or isolating themselves from those around them. If you have any questions or concerns at all about your child, contact your local Health Visitor service.…

Applying for an education, health and care plan (EHCP)

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Most children with special educational needs (SEN) will have needs that can be met by high-quality teaching and differentiated teaching. These are the general teaching methods and approaches that teachers use in education settings to help your child learn. Some children need additional SEN support through…

Education, health and care needs assessment (EHCna)

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To obtain an education, health and care plan (EHCP) your child will first need to have an education, health and care needs assessment (EHCna) to decide if they meet the criteria for an EHCP. Page contents: What is an EHC needs assessment How long the EHC needs…

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…

Concerned about my child's behaviour in school

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It can be very worrying seeing your child unhappy or struggling at school. You may have noticed a change in their behaviour, such as your child being disruptive in school or they may seem withdrawn from their surroundings and isolating themselves. The following are some of the concerns you may have, and…

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,…

Higher education

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In year 12 and 13 you will need to decide whether to you want to continue with your education and obtain further qualifications, look at training alternatives such as higher-level apprenticeships or decide to look for a job. Here we show what you need to consider if you decide to…

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 …

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