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Elective Home Education (EHE)
Educating your child at home Elective Home Education is where parents choose to exercise their legal right to take responsibility for educating their children at home or at home and in some other way which they choose, instead of sending them to school full time.…Emotional Wellbeing Gateway (Mental Health Advice & Support Services)
Whether you are experiencing mental health issues, are worried about someone you care for, or want to know how to stay mentally well, the Gateway website is the place to go for families and professionals to access mental health support services in SuffolkFamily Hubs
Our Health & Children's Centres / Family Hubs offer information, advice and support to families in Suffolk with children aged 0-19 years. These pages provide key information about the early help available from councils, health services, education services, housing services and community organisations. You are…Financial and debt advice
Financial Advice Financial services can be confusing. You may be looking for advice on debt management or help with budgeting. We have lots of organisations that offer support, knowing where to go for the right advice is important. On Suffolk InfoLink we list services that…Finding and choosing childcare
Finding and choosing childcare can seem scary. Here is some information and advice to help you find the right type of care for your child. Last reviewed February 2022Finding the right course
Finding the right course Finding the right course at the right level for learners with SEND is often confusing. The first thing you will need to consider is the “level” of course the young person is looking for. This table gives you a guide to…Foodbanks in Suffolk
Find a foodbank in SuffolkFrequently Asked Questions
If you have a child with special educational needs, we understand that finding information and support can feel overwhelming. With that in mind, we’ve listed below some of the questions we’re asked most frequently. If you’d like to speak to someone, you can also call our Local Offer Advisor on 0345 606…Funded 30 hours childcare eligibility requirements
To access a funded 30 hour place the family must have a valid code and the child must be of eligible age. Suffolk County Council can only fund places where the eligibility codes meet the requirements set by the Department for Education (DfE), and where…Funded childcare for working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds
Last reviewed: June 2023 All 3 and 4 year old children can have 15 hours funded early education a week over 38 weeks of the year. That’s 570 hours every year until they start school. Some childcare providers offer fewer hours each week that can…