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Welcome to the Spring edition of the Sheffield SENDIAS newsletter!
The Easter break is almost here and in this edition there are some suggested holiday camps and activities in the What's On? section to keep your child or young person busy this Spring.
Remember to keep up to date with everything Sheffield SENDIAS on our Website and Facebook page.
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Our service is currently experiencing a high volume of referrals which we are working hard to fulfil.
There may be delays in appointment times for further advice from our caseworkers or Young People’s Involvement Officer, and things may look a little different.
During busy periods, you may get our answering machine. If this happens, please leave us a message and we will return your call. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days, please call again. We will try twice to contact you and follow up by email if we have your email address.
We are running regular information sessions for parents and carers. During these sessions, you can speak directly to members of the team and ask any questions you have, which may reduce the need for a one-to-one appointment.
Find out more about our sessions here Training, events, webinars — Sheffield SENDIAS
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We are now offering more sessions for parents all about their options and next steps following decisions by the local authority around education, health and care plans (EHCPs)
We are currently looking at doing even more parent sessions on topics including suspensions and exclusions and annual reviews.
We would love your feedback on any other topics you would like to see covered in our information sessions!
If you have any ideas, no matter how big or small, please complete our online form by clicking the button below
Neurodiversity Sheffield are continuing their regular drop-in sessions in April and May.
These are informal sessions for parents/carers to meet each other and professionals for help and support
- 30th April, Scotia Works, S1 4SE, 4:30pm-7:30pm
- 13th May, Sharrow Community Forum, S7 1DB, 9:30am-12pm
- 23rd June, Lowedges Community Centre, S8 7HL, 9:30am-12pm
Healthy Holidays. Be active, eat well
With the Easter Holidays nearly upon us, it's not too late to book your child into a holiday club
To join you must attend a school in Sheffield, recieve benefits-related free school meals and have a HAF code
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Dad's Talk and Chalk
Did you know Sheffield Parent Carer Forum hold monthly meet-ups for dad and male carers?
The sessions take place at Stephen Harrison Snooker Rooms, S9 3TY, and are a great way to get to know other families.
No need to book! Find out more on their website
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Family Hub Sensory Spaces
Did you know the Family Hubs have sensory rooms which can be booked by families?
Sensory rooms can promote emotional wellbeing, support development and can have a calming effect on children with SEND.
Click the button to find out more
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Sheffiled Parent Carer Forum are now recruiting volunteers to support their work.
They have a range of flexible roles including peer support volunteers, community outreach volunteers and training support volunteer.
To find out more about the roles and how to apply, click the button below.
Dates to remember
Don't forget! For those transferring from secondary school to a post-16 placement, the EHC plan must be reviewed and amended by 31st March in the year of transfer.
We will be holding information sessions for parents and young people who are considering their options.
Thursday 26th April, 10am-12pm
Wednesday 6th May, 10am-12pm
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