Children’s Additional Needs Network
Exploring new and inspiring approaches to rehabilitation, discussing how to maintain motivation and what a difference the environment can make to outcomes. Thursday 18 May 2023 9:00am – 5:00pm Birmingham Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB About the event The team at Irwin Mitchell are delighted to invite you to Birmingham Council House for our in-person Paediatric Rehabilitation conference on Thursday 18th May 2023. Supporting clients to reach their post-injury potential is at the heart of what we do and this conference will bring together industry professionals who will explore new and inspiring approaches to Paediatric rehabilitation. The day […]
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield
The Communication Matters International AAC Conference will take place at the University of Leeds from 10-12th September 2023. Over the course of two and a half days, participants will enjoy a diverse programme of keynotes, plenaries, presentations, posters and talks from AAC supplier companies. The conference provides a unique forum to meet and exchange information with representatives from all disciplines associated with AAC, including AAC users, parents, personal assistants, professionals, and suppliers of AAC equipment. Communication Matters encourages and supports AAC users to attend. Registration is now open! Book early to take advantage of the Early Bird discount which expires on 14th July. See prices […]
Our “Supporting Your Child” online workshop is full of advice and top practical tips to support parents and carers of children and young people who have a scar, mark or condition on their face or body that makes them look different. Read on for more details about the workshop and to find out how to register. ABOUT THE DAY Our “Supporting Your child” workshop is an invaluable online event for parents and carers of children and young people living with a scar, mark or condition that makes them look different. Fantastic workshop, exactly what we needed. Informative, down-to-earth and inspirational […]
As part of our commitment to sharing and working towards better outcomes in maternity for all, we’ve created a free, online webinar series for healthcare professionals. Collaborating with key charity partners, together we’ll cover a range of important topics. The sessions range from half-days to shorter bite-size 90-minute webinars. We hope you can join us. If you’ve missed any of our previous sessions, you can view them here. Over the next few months, we’ll be hosting free online webinars focusing on a wide range of topics, including the complexities of multiple births and the treatment of group B Strep. We’ve also […]
The Peer Support Service is available to all parents of children and young people (0-25 years) with additional needs in Sheffield. A formal diagnosis is not required. All of our Peer Support Workers have lived experience of caring for a child with additional needs and a good understanding of local services. The Peer Support Service provides: Information, advice, and signposting to relevant services Confidential one-to-one support via telephone, video call or face-to-face meetings in a community space (flexible appointment times) Information sessions about common issues Peer Support Groups where parents and carers can meet others who face similar challenges (see […]
Sheffield
This information session will be delivered by a member of our Peer Support Team. It will consist of a presentation on sleep and strategies to support children and young people with Autism who struggle with their sleep. This will be followed by plenty of time for discussion and peer support around this subject. There is no charge for the session and no diagnosis is required, all are welcome to attend. Booking Essential – https://sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk/events/sleep-information-session-2/booking-form
Does your child or young person have difficulties with the sensory world around them? Join our peer support team to learn more about the best ways to support your child/young person and strategies that can help. Have the opportunity to meet other parents and carers. Please book your place – https://sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk/events/exploring-sensory-needs/booking-form
Are you an adoptive or foster parent/carer in Sheffield of a child or young person aged 0-25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? (includes SGO/kinship carers) Please join our new subgroup to give feedback on services and processes for identifying and supporting SEND in looked-after and previously looked-after children. We welcome any parent/carer and no diagnosis is required. Please book your place. https://sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk/events/subgroup-adoption-and-foster-parents-including-special-guardianship-kinship-carers/booking-form
This information session will be delivered by a member of our Peer Support Team. It will consist of a presentation on sleep and strategies to support children and young people with Autism who struggle with their sleep. This will be followed by plenty of time for discussion and peer support around this subject. There is no charge for the session and no diagnosis is required, all are welcome to attend. Booking Essential – https://sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk/events/sleep-information-session/booking-form
Please join our next subgroup meeting for parents of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs! This group will meet every term to feed into an ongoing review of speech and language support for children and young people in Sheffield. We will look at proposals developed by Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group and Sheffield City Council, and give feedback. Please book your place. If you’d like to join us on Zoom, please get in touch and we’ll send you details. Location to be confirmed. Speech and Language Therapy and DLD subgroup meeting
Chilypep is a young people’s empowerment project, dedicated to raising the voices of young people and giving them the confidence, influence and platform to shape their world and stay connected. We work with young people in Sheffield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire and beyond.
11 Southey Hill, Southey, Sheffield S5 8BB
The Local Offer is part of the Sheffield Directory. It contains information for children, young people and families and for adults who live in Sheffield and the surrounding area. The Local Offer has lots of information and services. This supports children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities aged 0-25. It includes: – services provided by the Local Authority.– services provided by the health service.– services provided by the voluntary and private sectors. Extra information is available for young adults. The Sheffield Local Offer offers advice to help young people make choices. Advice about things that are important to them, such as: – where to live– transport– social activities– work and training– moving into adulthood
Sheffield City Council 0-25 Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Service People Services Portfolio Level 8, Little West Wing Moorfoot, Sheffield, S1 4PL
We have been providing opportunities for people with physical impairments to take part in sport for over 75 years. Based at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the birthplace of the Paralympic movement, WheelPower is at the heart of wheelchair sport. From first-timers to Paralympic medallists, we support and promote participation at all levels. We have seen how playing sport can enrich lives, offering tremendous physical and psychological benefits, whatever your age or ability
Stoke Mandeville Stadium Guttmann Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP
Sense Specialist Services for Children & Young People is a team of specialist teachers of multisensory impairment (QTMSI) and MSI practitioners. We have a wide range of skills and experience working with children and young people who are deafblind/ multi-sensory impaired. The team supports: Children and young people who are deafblind/multi-sensory impaired Children and young people who have medical conditions that are likely to cause problems with sight and hearing as they grow older – for example Usher syndrome. We also offer some support to children (and their families) who have either a hearing or vision impairment, and additional needs, which impact on their access to information, communication and mobility. Sense Services 1.Early Intervention and Play Service (EIPS): We want families to see a more positive future, and for siblings to have more chances to have fun and share experiences with their peers. This new service will be led by a team of skilled early years practitioners. We will deliver a programme of early intervention and developmental play sessions, giving families the chance to understand their child’s unique needs and abilities, develop new strategies to communicate with their child and to grow in confidence in navigating their child’s health, wellbeing, […]
Unit 2 Thornes Park, Monckton Road, Wakefield WF2 7AN
