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Choosing a school for your child with additional needs

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Deciding about your child’s education is an important decision that you have to make. It is even harder to make when your child has special educational needs or a disability (SEND) Page contents: Researching a school Type of school Decided on your school Researching a…

How health services are planned and paid for

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It can help to understand how health services operate in South Gloucestershire so that you or someone you care for can access the right support. The information below will explain how health services are delivered in South Gloucestershire. Page contents How health services are delivered…

First day at school

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Building your child’s confidence so that they start school excited, curious and ready to learn is important. When the big day is almost here for your child to be starting school, you are both likely to feel really excited about the new adventure but also…

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…

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…

Improving your mental wellbeing

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Mental wellbeing doesn't have one set meaning. We might use it to talk about how we feel, how well we're coping with daily life or what feels possible at the moment. Mental wellbeing is not simply the absence of mental ill health or that there…

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…

Help with travelling by public transport if you have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)

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To get out into the local community, you may need to travel by public transport. This could be by train, bus or coach. Further information on types of transport if you have a disability is available on GOV.UK. It is worth spending time to plan…

Unregistered independent schools and out of school settings

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Over recent years across the UK, there has been a rise in the number of institutions operating as schools which should be registered. Operating an unregistered school is a criminal offence and South Gloucestershire Council is working together with the Department for Education, Ofsted and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

National child measurement programme

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The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) is a mandatory public health programme delivered every year. Each year primary school children in reception and year six are offered the opportunity to have their height and weight measured as part of this nationwide programme. All South Gloucestershire…

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