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Proposed new model for Children, Young People and Families Mental Health services in East and West Suffolk
There are new proposed plans for mental health services for children and young people in East and West Suffolk. The plans are being made together with East and West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG), Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT) and partner orgainsations who work with…Mental Health and Parenting
Many parents and carers struggle with mental health problems while caring for their children. The key thing is to talk to someone and not be afraid to get some extra support so that you can continue to provide a safe and loving environment for your children. Below we have…Abuse
This page provides help and advice if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.Service for Children and Young People with Vision and Multi-Sensory Impairments
The Service for Children and Young People with Vision and Multi-Sensory Impairments offer support to young people, who have a diagnosed visual, or multi-sensory impairment, in education, up to the age of 25. We are part of the Sensory and Physical (S&P) Service within the…Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Service
The Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Service is part of the Specialist Education Service and sits within the Cognition and Learning Service. The team is staffed by 7 experienced teachers, all of whom hold specialist qualifications for teaching and assessing pupils with dyslexia/literacy difficulties. The team…Improving SEND services in Suffolk
This page provides information about our ongoing work to improve SEND Services in Suffolk. The dropdowns below signpost to the latest information and updates available.Independent Review of Suffolk SEND Services
In June 2021, the council commissioned an Independent Review to focus on the processes, communication protocols and family-facing elements of SEND services. This was carried out by a team from Lincolnshire, including Lincolnshire County Council and the SEND parent carer network. The final report was…About the Local Offer
Suffolk’s Local Offer gives you clear, accessible and accurate information about the services available for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). In Suffolk we want services that are able to respond to local needs and aspirations. This is why children,…Section 23 Notification - information sharing about under 5s with SEND
Please see theinformation below which explains what a Section 23 Notification is for and why health professionals notify the Local Authority. This information is also in a leaflet found in the downloads section.Tax-Free Childcare
Last reviewed: June 2023 Tax-Free Childcare You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every 3 months if a child is disabled…