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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

Complaints about our children, adults and public health services

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Sometimes, no matter how hard services and families try to work together, there will be times when you do not agree with decisions made or how services are working for your child and family. If you are unhappy with the service that you are receiving…

Complaints, compliments and feedback about schools and education settings

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Sometimes, no matter how hard services and families try to work together, there will be times when you do not agree with decisions made or how services are working for your child and family. This article explains what you can do if you have a…

Complaints, compliments and feedback for health services

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If you have any concerns about the health service that you have received, in the first instance try and speak to the manager of that service as soon as possible. They will work with you to try and find a solution. Page contents: Integrated Care…

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…

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.…

Education and learning (SEND)

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Find out education and learning related information for children 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities

Education and learning SEND

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Find out about education and learning for children and young people with special educational needs and disability 0-25

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 …

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…

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…

Ensuring quality of education health and care plans (EHCPs)

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South Gloucestershire Council and its partners are committed to delivering high quality Education, Health and Care plans (EHCPs). We want to improve the quality, provide greater consistency and to ensure the plan accurately reflects the child or young person. To achieve this the local area has a…

Equipment and adaptations for children with disabilities

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If you are a parent or carer of a disabled child there are types of equipment that can support your child in their day to day life and can help to make your home a safer place to live. Page Contents: Specialist Equipment Equipment for…

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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