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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…Anxiety
This page provides information about anxiety, and where to go for advice and support. Overview of anxiety Anxiety can make you feel worried, nervous, tense, restless or scared. It can cause physical symptoms such as a racing heartbeat, sweating, trembling, panic attacks and stomach aches.…Eating Disorders
This page provides information about eating disorders, and where you can get advice and support. Eating Disorders Awareness Week - From February 27th to 5th March "Eating disorders are one of the most dangerous and complex mental health issues for anyone to overcome - they…Self-harm
This page provides information about self-harm, and where you can get advice and support. Overview of self-harm Self-harm is when you hurt yourself as a way of dealing with a build-up of difficult feelings or thoughts. Self-harm can be in a form of scratching, cutting,…Stress
This page provides information about stress, and where you can get advice and support. Overview of stress Stress is our body’s response to pressure, new situations or experiences and unexpected life events. Stress also occurs when we feel threatened or feel like we no control…Suicidal Thoughts
This page provides information about suicide, and where you can get advice and support. Overview about suicide Suicide is the act of intentionally taking your own life. Suicidal thoughts and feelings can affect anyone of any age, gender or background, at any time. Men over…SEND teams - contact details
We understand it can be confusing to know who to contact if you have a question about the provision being made for your child. This page gives telephone numbers and email addresses for each team. You can also click on the titles to find out…