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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…

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…

Healthy relationships quiz

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Is your relationship healthy? Everyone deserves to be in a safe and healthy relationship and this questionnaire is designed to help you find out if your is. It will help you to reflect on the strengths in your relationship as well as the areas where…

Healthy relationships for adults

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Healthy relationships are all about respecting each other. They should be equal, enjoyable, supportive, safe and free from pressure or violence. However, sometimes in a relationship a person may feel under pressure to do things they do not want to do or make decisions they…

Learning difficulties partnership board

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The Learning Difficulties Partnership Board (LDPB) works with local organisations and groups to increase opportunities for people with a learning difficulty. About the LDPB The LDPB meets every other month and members include: people with learning difficulties carers representatives from other council departments education providers…

Learning disabilities

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Children with learning disabilities do not learn certain skills as quickly as other people. They may, therefore, need extra help in certain aspects of their lives. The skills in question will depend upon the type of needs they may have. Page contents: The difference between…

Annual NHS Health Checks for people aged over 14 years with a learning disability

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People aged 14 years or over with a learning disability may be entitled to a free annual NHS health check. This is a chance to talk to your doctor about any health worries you or your family have and for the doctor to spot and treat…

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…

Autism spectrum condition

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Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them. Page contents: What is autism Other names for autism Girls with Autism Seeking advice or referral for assessment Training…

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