Sheffield SEN & Disability Information, Advice & Support

You can find more information here https://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/localoffer/transition-into-adulthood/preparing-for-adulthood-pfa-transition-guide/moving-from-children-s-to-adult-social-care-services-transition-guide/

Still have questions? Join our online drop in!

📆 Tuesday 3rd September
🕑10-11am

Book your place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theme-of-the-month-drop-in-tickets-933286463937

Still have questions? Join our online drop in!

📆 Tuesday 3rd September
🕑10-11am

Book your place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theme-of-the-month-drop-in-tickets-933286463937

IPSEA have a 'quick guides' reference tool to provide you with simple definitions and descriptions of some of the key terms you might come across when you want to understand more about children’s legal rights and entitlements to educational support
➡https://www.ipsea.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Category/quick-guides

You can find out more about supported internships, and other employment opportunities for young people here ⬇

https://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/localoffer/transition-into-adulthood/apprenticeships-traineeships-and-supported-internships/apprenticeships/

Still have questions? Join our online drop in!

📆 Tuesday 3rd September
🕑10-11am

Book your place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theme-of-the-month-drop-in-tickets-933286463937

Don't forget we are holding an online drop in for any questions you have around preparing for adulthood!

📆 Tuesday 3rd September
🕑 10-11am

Book your free place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theme-of-the-month-drop-in-tickets-933284317517

Youth Clubs are a great way for young people to meet other people and socialise. This can help them develop vital social skills with support from adults

To find out more about Youth Clubs happening across Sheffield, head to the link below

https://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/children-and-families/community-youth-services/universal-youth-services/youth-clubs/

Kidz to Adultz magazine is designed with parents, carers and professionals in mind. With each issue, KtoA want their audience to discover personal stories, advice, and ways to support young individuals with disabilities and additional needs.
View the latest magazine here ⬇
https://www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk/magazine/

Parentkind are a national charity, they give those with a parenting role a voice in education. Parentkind have curated a series of free webinars for parents, run by their team of parenting experts and professionals, check out their website for more info
➡https://www.parentkind.org.uk/your-pta-expert/parent-webinars

SEN sessions at Jump Inc are designed for people with special needs, autism or sensory needs. During these sessions, lights are turned up (no disco lights), and the music is turned down, this is to reduce any unneeded stress
➡WHEN ARE JUMP INC SEN SESSIONS?
The new weekend SEN sessions are on every last Sunday of the month 10-11am 😎👍
https://www.jump-inc.uk/activities/sen-sessions/

Children and young people with EHC plans may need extra support with the transition to adulthood. Find out more about what should happen when for children with EHC plans

You can find more information here https://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/localoffer/transition-into-adulthood/preparing-for-adulthood-pfa-transition-guide/introduction-to-the-transition-guide/

The Higher Education Progression Partnership (Hepp) works across South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire to encourage more children, young people and adults to consider higher education opportunities.

Find out more here ⬇

https://www.hepp.ac.uk/

Kooth have now extended the age range of the young people they can support!
Young people aged 10-25 who need emotional wellbeing and mental health support can contact Kooth anonymously through their website 😊
https://www.kooth.com/

📣Happening next week

Register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/punjabi-speaking-send-workshop-tickets-928455614737

How can we prepare children for adulthood? Have a look at the information below to find out more about what should happen when for young people

This information is relevant for children without EHC plans - we will be sharing more information throughout the month, so follow along so you don't miss out!

You can find more information here https://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/localoffer/transition-into-adulthood/preparing-for-adulthood-pfa-transition-guide/introduction-to-the-transition-guide/

The Sheffield Autistic Society is a local parent and peer-led support group for autistic people and parents and carers of autistic people of all ages. The Society is inclusive and aims to support any individual, of any age, who may be on the Autistic Spectrum. It was established in 1989 as a support group for parents and carers of children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and also to support any person on the spectrum too.
Find out more or get in touch here:
➡https://sheffieldautisticsociety.org.uk/

PCF Information Session: Introduction to demand-avoidant behaviour
What is demand-avoidant behaviour? How does it differ from PDA? What does it feel like for a young person to experience it?

This session has been developed in discussion with Ryegate. PCF will share resources and tools to help you support your child or young person. There is time for discussion at the end.

When ➡10:00am - 1:00pm Wednesday 10th Jul 2024
Where ➡Newfield Green Clinic,
541 Gleadless Road,
Sheffield ,
S2 2BS

Booking is essential

£5,000 is up for grabs this summer! 😎
The Cerebra Summer Raffle 2024 is now open!
Get your tickets in the draw today for your chance to win the top prize of £5,000, or one of Cerebra's fantastic runner up prizes, and you'll be helping children with brain conditions discover joy through their sensory toy library 😊
Get your tickets here ⬇

https://cerebra.org.uk/get-involved/raffle/

On the local offer, there is a comprehensive guide to Preparation for Adulthood, with information spanning right across a young person's educational life. It also includes information about transport, health and social care

Check it out here https://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/localoffer/transition-into-adulthood/preparing-for-adulthood-pfa-transition-guide/introduction-to-the-transition-guide/

This month's theme is Preparing for Adulthood.

Follow along to find out more about how children and young people can be supported to prepare for adult life.

We are running an online drop in on 3rd September for any parents who still have questions - book your place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theme-of-the-month-drop-in-tickets-933284317517