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Planning for leaving care

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For the most comprehensive information about our Care Leavers Local Offer, download our Bridges SG App from Google or Apple. Some care leavers have previously said that when they leave care they have feltunprepared and like they are having to figure things out on their own. We commit to the…

Special schools for children with special educational needs

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South Gloucestershire Council believe that all children and young people (CYP) can be successful and achieve their potential through access to high quality educational provision and support where there is a culture of high aspiration for all learners and a commitment to delivery of highly…

An introduction to children’s social care

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Sometimes a child, young person or their family needs some extra support to keep them well and safe. Families can require different levels of support at different times. This article explains what children’s social care is and how it supports families. Different services are responsible…

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…

Who to speak to about personal issues

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All young people experience things that are difficult for them to deal with alone. Getting support and having people to talk to confidentially is important. South Gloucestershire Council’s Mind You website is a good starting point for advice and links to other services, regardless of…

Children's community health services

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Most children who have a health condition or disability will have their needs assessed or met within the community health services. This page explains the different types of professionals and services and what they do. Page contents Children's community health services Health professionals and services in…

Early help assessment and plan

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This article provides information for parents and carers on the Early Help Assessment and Plan. Page contents: A guide for parents and carers How an EHAP works How an EHAP can help Help and support A guide for parents and carers The Early Help Assessment and Plan…

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…

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…

What schools need to teach (national curriculum)

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Page contents: What is the national curriculum? Why do we have a national curriculum? Who must follow the national curriculum? What is in the national curriculum? What should schools do? What is the national curriculum? The national curriculum is a set of subjects and standards…

What to do if you are concerned about someone's safety

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If you are worried about a child, young person or adult, who you think is being abused or neglected – REPORT IT. Concerned about a child? Please report any safeguarding concerns you have about a child using the following numbers: 01454 866000 ‐ Monday to Thursday 9am…

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…

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…

Reading Well for teens

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This is a list of useful books which provide information, advice, and support to help teenagers (13-18) better understand their feelings, handle difficult experiences, and boost confidence. Some of the books are personal stories, others are fiction, some titles cover self-help techniques. All the books…

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…

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…

Education, employment and training for care leavers

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For the most comprehensive information about our Care Leavers Local Offer, download our Bridges SG App from Google or Apple. Our Virtual School are always available to explore options, support applications and think about the adjustment to further and higher education/university. If you have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) this will…

Support for my child with exams

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Exam access arrangements help students with special educational needs and disabilities, or if a student has a temporary injury or illness, to have fair access to their exams. A school or college can apply for special arrangements to be made with evidence of your child’s…

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