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Support for Young Carers A young carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps look after a loved one who has a condition, such as a disability, illness, mental health condition, or a drug or alcohol problem. Most young carers look after one of…Edward Timpson publishes landmark exclusions review
Timpson Review makes 30 recommendations to ensure exclusions are used appropriately and Government commits to new school accountability View the full Timpson Report hereStaying safe on the Internet and on-line
Getting help and support about using the Internet and social media safely can be daunting. There are lots of organisations that offer practical support. Thinkuknow website:The ThinkUknow website offers practical advice and guidance for parents/carers and children and young people. ThinkUknow is the education programme…Where to get help with Childcare
If you have any issues relating to Childcare, be it finding a suitable provider, applying for a place or paying for it. Please contact your local Children's Centre for advice. Search for your local Children's Centre.Specialist Employability Support (SES)
What is Specialist Employability Support Specialist Employability Support (SES) is intensive support and training to help you into work if you’re disabled.Support for young people with SEND to access Apprenticeships
Support is available for apprenticeships with additional needs The Government provides extra funding to support apprentices with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). Payments of £1,000 each are available for training providers and employers with apprentices aged 16 to 18, or 19 to 24 who…SEND Strategic Review- June 2018
Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee Report – June 2018 We’d like to share a report from the recent Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee meeting on the strategic review of SEND provision. The report is a summary of all the information gathered during the…