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Vaccinations

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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever due to the likelihood that flu and Covid-19 will both be in circulation. You will be contacted by your GP and/or workplace if you are eligible for a flu vaccine during the 2023/24…

Reviewing an education, health and care plan (EHCP)

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The law states that education, health and care plans must be reviewed annually for children and young people over the age of 5. Children under the age of 5 will have a review of the plan every 3-6 months. This is called an annual review meeting. Page contents: EHCP annual reviews What…

Information recorded in an education, health and care plan (EHCP)

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An education health and care plan (EHCP) will include the aspirations, needs, outcomes for your child and the provision for your child. Decisions about the content of the plan should be made openly and collaboratively. The plan should be clear on how your child has contributed to their plan. Page contents:…

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…

Sexual health information for adults

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Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free from coercion, discrimination and violence. For…

Relationship advice for young people

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Relationships of all types are important for young people’s emotional and physical wellbeing. A relationship doesn’t just mean what happens in your love life. There are lots of different types of relationships with different people such as family and friends. Healthy relationships are all about…

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…

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…

Relationships and sexual health information and advice for professionals, parents and carers

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For information about our specialist sexual health service provider's opening times visit the Unity Sexual Health website. Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility…

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. …

Involving your child in their care and reviews

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Involving your child as much as possible ensures that they have some say in their care and support, wherever possible. This is known as ‘person-centred planning’. Person-centred planning (PCP) is a way of helping someone to plan their own life and support, focusing on what is important to them. Further reading for education settings around person…

Further education (post 16)

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As a young person, you will need to make decisions about the next phase of your education choices as you move through secondary school. After year 11 you could choose to stay in school, go to a sixth form college, go to a further education (FE) college, or with…

Work experience, traineeships, apprenticeships

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As a young person you will need to make decisions about the next steps of your education or training options, as you move through secondary school. You may decide that staying on at school or going to college is not what you want to do…

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…

Things to consider when leaving or arriving in South Gloucestershire

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The decision to move area can be made for many reasons: to be closer to family, for work, or the desire for a change of scenery or different pace of life. People with care and support needs will sometimes want to move to a new…

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…

Autism resources

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This article covers resources which may be useful to people with autism and/or their parents or carers. It includes recommended reading, videos, and training for people working with individuals with autism. Further information on Autism Spectrum Condition is available in a separate article. Page…

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…

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