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Early years parent support and training for children with SEND

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You will know your child better than anyone else. Parent support groups, training or workshops can help you further understand your child’s additional needs by learning new ways to support them as well as interventions you may not be aware of.   Support groups are a great way to meet parents of other children who have similar needs to…

What is SEND

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Children learn at different rates and in different ways. Your child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) may have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most children of the same age.  Page contents   What special educational needs are  What a disability is  …

SEND Glossary

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This glossary is a quick reference point for parents, carers and young people. We have tried to make the information in our SEND Local Offer as easy to understand as possible, and this includes avoiding jargon. However, you may come across abbreviations and acronyms. These should always…

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…

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. …

Getting a diagnosis

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Children can be born with a disability or medical condition for many reasons. Parents often worry that this may be their fault. It is important to remember this is rarely the case. Diagnosis is the formal process for identifying a disability, learning difficulty or health…

The Care Act 2014

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This article is a guide to the Care Act 2014 and how it affects you. Page contents: About the Care Act 2014 What role local authorities play in care and support How the Act aims to prevent people developing care and support needs About the Care Act 2014 The Care…