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Roles of health professionals
Children and young people aged 0 – 25 and their parents and carers may talk to a wide range of health professionals to find support. The different job roles and titles can become confusing, this page provides information on professionals who may come into contact…Schools contribution to the Local Offer
All schools or settings will need to develop and publish a tailored Local Offer in partnership with parent/carers. Transparency, accessibility and appropriate confidentiality are of paramount importance both in collection and sharing of information. A school’s Local Offer needs to address what will be: a universal offer, targeted support and specialised support. The…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.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,…Self-harm in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
What is self-harm in children and young people? Self-harm is when someone does something to intentionally hurt themselves. Often a child or young person may self-harm to soothe deep sadness or express overwhelming emotions that they can’t communicate in words or clear thoughts. They might self-harm…SENCO Central
Welcome to SENCO Central, where we gather together all the resources we think SENCOs might find helpful in one place. If there's anything you can't find, you can contact the Suffolk Inclusion Support Line, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm on 01473 265502 or email localoffer@suffolk.gov.uk.SEND Activities in the Lowestoft area
We have many providers in the Lowestoft area who welcome children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Keep reading to find out more. If you know of any others, let us know! Cantor's Theatre School run song, dance and drama workshops, weekly…SEND Employment Forum
Do you want to shape the futures of Young People in Suffolk? Would you like to increase your potential talent pool? Would you like to increase not only the employment but the life outcomes for young people with disabilities? We are setting up a SEND…SEND Governance
Information about the formal committees and boards that oversee SEND Governance within Suffolk County Council can be found below. Committee or Board Description SEND Accountability Board Monitors performance and outcomes across Specialist Educational Need and Disability (SEND) Services. SEND Programme Board Oversight and direction for…SEND Information for settings
The 0 – 25 code of practice introduces a lot of new changes to the way all education settings work with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (send) and their families. The main changes are; The new system covers children and…