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Summer
Welcome to the summer edition of Sheffield SENDIAS newsletter!
In this edition we have a few updates about SSENDIAS and our social media. Take a look at the key dates to remember section, and ensure you look at the fantastic things to do in an around Sheffield this summer! For feedback or to sign up for the newsletter please click the website link 👇
Telephone 0114 2736009, Email, Website, Facebook and Instagram.
SENDIAS Service Update
What a year it's been for us here at SENDIAS! We have taken nearly 3000 referrals, run several in-person sessions as well as our usual online ones, led our first parent session for Punjabi and Urdu speaking parents and began work to support and advocate for young people! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for further information about our events, as well as other events happening across the city 😊
SENDIAS Theme of the month...
Keep checking the SSENDIAS Facebook page over the summer for our new 'theme of the month' feature. July and August will focus on Preparation for Adulthood and School Readiness. Throughout the year other themes will include SEN Support, Mediation and Tribunals and much more! We will also be offering drop in events on Facebook where you can ask us a question relating to the current theme 👍
Please note that Sheffield SENDIAS are here to answer your enquiries over the summer holidays as usual. We can be contacted by phone email and Facebook and we will be attending various events across the city too, keep an eye on our Facebook page for more info:
Early Help & Family Hubs Summer Support Morning - Moor Markets 31st July 10.30-1pm
Sheffield Parent Carer Forum
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On Tuesday 16 July, 7-9pm Sheffield Parent Carer forum have a Teams Information session: Introduction to autism (ONLINE) For parents of children and young people with suspected or recently diagnosed autism. Learn about the main traits, challenges and strengths associated with the condition. Book your place
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Sheffield Healthy Holidays
Sheffield Healthy Holidays is all about trying new activities and eating food that does us good! Sheffield Children and young people in receipt of benefits-related free school meals can now choose from a huge range of fun free activities across the city throughout the holidays - all completely free!
Dates to remember...
If your child is moving between phases of education you must apply for their school by the following dates:
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Nursery to Primary / Infants 15th January 2024
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Infants to Juniors 15th January 2024
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Primary / Junior to Secondary 31st October 2024
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Secondary to Post 16 - 31st January 2024
If you have any questions or would like more information about the process, click here.
If your child or young person has an EHC Plan:
Nursery to infant, Infant to Junior, Primary/Junior to Secondary, you will receive a letter by the end of July from SENDSARS (SEND Statutory Assessment and Review Service) asking for your parental preferences by the first week in September 2024 School admissions of children with special educational needs and disabilities | Sheffield (sheffielddirectory.org.uk)
If your child has an EHC Plan and is due to transition from Y11 to Post 16 you will receive a letter mid-September asking for preference by end of October 2024. What are the Post 16 education options? | Sheffield (sheffielddirectory.org.uk)
If you would like to discuss your options with SSENDIAS around any of the phases please contact us as soon as possible, or you can look at our schools list here Choosing a school. For post 16 we have a Young Peoples Involvement Officer who can discuss your options.
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What's on this summer?
With the summer holidays nearly here, why not get out and about at some of the summer events happening across Sheffield!
Holiday activities and clubs | Sheffield (sheffielddirectory.org.uk)
Directory | Sheffield (sheffielddirectory.org.uk)
Summer events in Sheffield (welcometosheffield.co.uk)
SWFCCP Kicks Off the Short Breaks Programme to Help Children with Disabilities! — Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme
Holiday Camps | Steel City Sports: an Inclusive Sports Community
Holiday Clubs - A Mind Apart
The Summer Reading Challenge’s ‘Marvellous Makers’ theme celebrates children’s creativity - The Reading Agency
Sheffield Museums Whats on?
https://www.sheffieldcitytrust.org/summer
*Please note this list is for information purposes only and not a recommendation from SSENDIAS, please contact service providers directly for further information*
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