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Money matters
If you have a disabled child or young person you or your young person may be entitled to national and local financial support. The information below provides advice about your rights and entitlements, tips on managing your money and who to talk to if you…Education
Education for children with SEND in Suffolk Suffolk is an inclusive Local Authority, which means that our aim is that most pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are educated in mainstream settings. Read below to find out more about what we mean by…Institutions Approved Under Section 41
Under the new Code of Practice, we must publish the list of independent special institutions (Independent Special Schools - England and Wales and Special Post-16 Institutions) approved by the Secretary of State under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014. See the published…Transition into adulthood: Frequently asked questions and answers for parents & carers
Making the transition from childhood to adulthood is an exciting but potentially difficult process for any young person and will take a number of years. For young people with additional needs, this transition can be even more challenging and take a fair amount of preparation…Contact us
Please scroll down to find the contact details for the four Teams Activities Unlimited Suffolk Family Information Service Suffolk Local Offer Suffolk InfoLink ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact the Suffolk InfoLink team Our help page might have the answer you're looking for, if not we can help you with: Logging…Funded childcare for working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds
Last reviewed: January 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…Tax free childcare
Last reviewed: January 2023 Tax-Free Childcare is a Government scheme to help working families with their childcare costs. Parents use online childcare accounts to pay their registered childcare providers directly. For every £8 parents pay in to these accounts, the Government will add £2. The…Specialist Education in Suffolk
Schools and settings are responsible for meeting the needs of a range of children and young people by providing high quality teaching and support which is adapted to the needs of individual children so they can make good progress in their learning and, in the…Health Services in Ipswich, East and West Suffolk
Health provision in Suffolk is commissioned (purchased) differently based on your locality and often, by different organisations. Services are listed within the drop-down boxes below and the individual records provide (where applicable) information on access, referral and eligibility. If you’re unable to find the service…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 Suffolk