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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…

What to do if you are worried about your child's progress and development

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All children make progress and develop at different rates and at different ages. There is a wealth of information available which is useful as general guidance about childhood milestones, but remember, your child is unique and you know them best. Speech, language and communication needs…

Hospital services for children and young people

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Coming to hospital, whether planned or in an emergency, can be difficult. This article covers information about local hospital services, so that parents and carers can plan for their child’s care as much as possible. Page contents How hospital services are delivered in South Gloucestershire Accident and emergency…

Getting around walking and cycling

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As you get older, you may want to start travelling to places on your own or independently from your parents. This is a useful skill for when you go to college, your job or just going out. Here are some key points to think about…

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…

Support for undiagnosed conditions

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Sometimes professionals are unable to diagnose a child. This may be because your child: has a rare condition experiences features or symptoms linked to many conditions, making it difficult to make the correct diagnosis has symptoms that become more noticeable as they get older, leading to a…

Tax credits

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This section covers some of the benefits and financial support that you or your child may be entitled to. Page contents Universal credit Tax credits Disability premiums Child benefit and child tax credit Universal Credit Universal Credit is a single benefit that is replacing the…

Early help vision and strategy 2019-2024

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Early Help means getting timely and effective support to children, young people and families who need it. It aims to enable children to flourish and to enhance long term outcomes and life chances. Early Help refers both to help in the critical years of a…

The Virtual School

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The South Gloucestershire Virtual School team is responsible for raising the educational standards of South Gloucestershire’s looked-after children. The school is virtual in the sense that it is not a physical school building that students actually attend. The Virtual School team works in partnership with you and your child, early years settings, schools, colleges, universities and social workers. They ensure that your child’s education is…

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…

SENsational learning ideas newsletter for parents and carers

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In March 2020, Integra Schools and South Gloucestershire Council launched the first issue in short series of newsletters to support parents and carers with learning at home for children. These were originally issued to support remote learning during Covid. We are aware that there are…

Legal Aid

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Depending on your income and level of savings you may be entitled to legal aid. Further details are available on the GOV.UK website as well as a calculator that can work out if you are eligible for Civil Legal Advice (CLA) If you are eligible,…

Wills and trusts

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Making a Will is always important, but even more so if you have a disabled child. If you leave money to them as an absolute gift, it can affect any means-tested benefit that they may be claiming. This may also leave them in a vulnerable…

Looking after your mental health and wellbeing

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Just as it is important to keep our body healthy, there are things we can do to keep our minds healthy. Everyone will have a time in their life when they feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed or find it difficult to cope. If you feel like this then you should talk to your…

A guide to sleep for children with special educational needs and disability

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Sleep is extremely important to support your child's development both physically and mentally. This toolkit will help you to develop an awareness of the importance of sleep and offer information, advice and guidance to prevent sleep issues occurring for your child with special educational needs…

Local Accessibility Strategy

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South Gloucestershire is a place where all children and young people enjoy a safe and healthy life, achieve their maximum potential and thrive in their community. Our aim is to ensure all children, young people and their families are provided with accessible services and that these…

Youth centres

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South Gloucestershire Council commissions youth activities through four contractors and their subcontractors: Foundation for Active Community Engagement (FACE) Creative Youth Network Learning Partnership West Diversity Trust. More information on specific youth centres in the area including session times, locations and themes is available on their…

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…

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