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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…SEND Review Action Plan, Autumn 2022 update
In response to the 2021 Independent Review of SEND Services in Suffolk, we produced an action plan to help us deliver the review's nine recommendations. You can read an update on our progress against these recommendations, along with an open letter from Assistant Director for…SEND Strategy 2021-2023
Our SEND Strategy outlines the priorities we are working towards to improve SEND Services in Suffolk. You can download the strategy in pdf form here, or click the dropdown below to read it in plain text.