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Cost of living support in Suffolk
COST OF LIVING There is a lot of information out there about the support available both nationally and locally to help you with the Cost of Living. To make it easier to navigate, we have compiled information about the different support and advice below. Click…Could you help us improve SEND Services in Suffolk?
We believe that the best outcomes for children and young people with SEND occur when young people, parents/carers and professionals work together to jointly design, commission and review services, recognising each other’s experience, expertise and knowledge. Following the closure of the Suffolk Parent Carer Network,…Delay in SEND Strategy Launch
Dear Parent, Carers and Families As you may be aware, an Independent Review of aspects of Suffolk’s SEND Services has been commissioned by Suffolk County Council. The Review started on 21/6/21 and will be completed within six weeks. A final report on the SEND Review…Depression
This page provides information about depression, and where you can get advice and support. Overview of low mood and depression Low mood and depression affects people differently. You may feel down, sad, upset or tearful, empty or num, feel anxious, hopeless or worthless, You may no longer…Depression in children and young people
What is the difference between low mood and depression in children and young people? Low mood may come and go, whereas depression is when a child or young person is struggling with feelings of sadness over a long period of time that won't go away.…DfE/DHSC Ministerial Letter to children and young people with SEND, their families and those who support them
September 2020 Please see the joint open ministerial letter from Vicky Ford MP, Parliamentary-Under Secretary of State for Children and Families, and Helen Whately MP, Minister of State for Care, to children and young people, their families and those who support them. Click here to…Early years and childcare
"We believe that all children are entitled to go to any early years and childcare provision and to have their needs identified and met." Christina Lewis, Head of Service, Early Years and Childcare At Suffolk County Council we promote equality and inclusion, particularly for disadvantaged families, children…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…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…Education Access Team Suffolk County Council
What we do The Education Access Team is part of the Specialist Education Service The team is a school facing service that supports Children and Young People (CYP) who are unable to access full time education due to being permanently excluded or are at risk of…