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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…

Life-limiting conditions for children and young people

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Sadly, some children and young people have life-limiting conditions, and their families have to come to terms with the emotional and physical challenges that this brings. Gaining the right support is vital to enable families to make the most of every moment they have together.…

How families are supported in South Gloucestershire

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In South Gloucestershire we want to develop a culture where families are able to easily access the information or support they need. This means that they can take advantage of local opportunities, make informed decisions, and solve their own problems. Many different services are responsible…

Understanding sensory processing differences

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Sensory processing is the way the nervous system receives messages from our senses and turns them into motor (movement) and behavioural responses. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is when these messages are either not detected, or do not get organised into appropriate responses. This article explains more about sensory processing and sensory processing difficulties. Page contents: What is sensory processing? The eight senses …

Palliative care

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Page contents: What is palliative care? The providers of palliative care and end of life care How to access palliative care and end of life care Local services that are available National organisations Planning ahead for end of life Palliative care for children What is…

Registering a death and support with bereavement

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Experiencing a death of a relative or friend can be a difficult and traumatic time. This article provides information on what you need to do to register a death, and gives details of support that you can access to help you cope with your loss. You can…

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…

Toilet Training and Continence difficulties for children with SEND

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For some children with special educational needs and / or disabilities toilet training may require a little more time, while other children may never achieve complete independence. Whatever the case it is important to ensure every child is treated with dignity and respect. Support for…

Multi-Sensory Impairment

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This page will explain what a multi-sensory impairment is and the support that is available to you if your child has this condition. Page contents: Multi-sensory impairment Signs of vision / hearing loss in childhood Hearing and vision aids Assessment Support in education Help to…

Special provision capital fund

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Local authorities must ensure there are sufficient good school places for all pupils, including those with special education needs and disabilities (SEND). In August 2023, the Government committed £1,851 million of capital funding from 2022-2024 to help local authorities create new school places and improve…

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…

Social Care Service for children with SEND 0-25

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Here we explain how social care services are delivered if you have a child with a disability aged between 0-25, and how to access an assessment that can lead to support if your child is eligible. Page Contents Integrated services Early help The 0-25 Social care service Who is eligible…

Safeguarding children, young people 0-25 with disabilities

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Disabled children are recognised as the most vulnerable group in respect of safeguarding their wellbeing. They may have physical, sensory and learning disabilities and difficulties. Severely disabled children often rely on parents and carers to meet most or all of their needs. They may have…

Physical disabilities

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Physical disabilities cover many different conditions that present with difficulties of physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina Children and young people with physical difficulties may have an acquired or inherited physical condition. The effects of a physical difficulty can be reduced through making changes to…

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…

Hospital services for children and adults with SEND

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Coming to hospital, whether planned or in an emergency, can be a worrying time. For children and people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), a hospital visit can be even more challenging, and may happen more often depending on the disability. This article covers information about the additional help and support your child or any person…

Relationships and sexual health for young people with SEND

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Relationships are an important part of everyone’s life, including people with disabilities. Page contents: Healthy relationships Unhealthy relationships Where to go for help Sexual Health information Helpful information about relationships and sex Healthy relationships Healthy relationships are all about respecting each other. Relationships can be confusing. …

Hearing loss or deafness

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Deafness or hearing loss happens when one or more parts of the ear are not working effectively. This can be temporary or permanent, gradual or sudden. There are around 50,000 children with hearing loss in the UK. Around half are born with hearing loss while…

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