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How to apply for school or college travel assistance

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If your child is entitled to help with getting to school or college you will need to apply to the council’s Admissions and Transport Team or the SEN Home to School Transport Officer for travel assistance for your child. You can read about the criteria for…

Travel assistance arrangements

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Once your application for travel assistance has been approved by the council’s Admissions and Transport team, it is handed over to the Client Transport Team. They plan the various routes and arrange the commissioning of transport. They will contact you about the planned transport for your…

Help with transport to and from school (concessionary travel scheme)

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Where hire vehicles are used to transport children to school that meet the criteria for transport assistance, there may be spare seats available. If this is the case, the council will make these places available for a charge to other pupils wishing to travel to…

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…

Types of education qualification

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A qualification is a special skill, knowledge, or ability that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity. It is often used to recognise that someone has successfully completed an education or training course. Qualifications play an important role in learning and development. Most…

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…

Travel assistance to school or college for post 16 students

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When choosing a sixth form or college placement, you will need to think about getting to and from college before applying and accepting a place. You and your parents or carers should explore what options are available to get you to and from college such…

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…

Education, employment and training (EET)

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Information about employment, education or training, and advice on getting support and finding out about your options if you are not in employment, education or training (NEET). What EET means EET stands for ‘Education, employment or training’. EET is most often used in relation to…

Moving your child between schools during the school year

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How to apply for a place at an infant, junior, primary or secondary school in South Gloucestershire during the academic school year You can change school for your child during the school year, you do not need to wait until the new school year. To…

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…

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…

Financial support for families on low incomes

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If you have a family to support and you are on a low income, there are a range of benefits and other help available, to support you with the costs of everyday living. The South Gloucestershire Council website has information on current support available to…

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…

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…

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…

Moving from children’s disability social services into adult social services

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Following an assessment, if a child or young person with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND) requires social care and support, this is provided by child health and social care services until they reach the age of 18. For adults over the age of 18,…

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…

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