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Carers
Many people do not think of themselves as carers. If you spend time looking after a relative, child, partner or friend who is frail or has a physical or learning disability or mental health problem, then you are a carer. There is lots of help…Caring for someone
Help for carers, financial and wellbeing support, carer's assessment, respite, Family Carers Emergency Plan, events and updates. Help for carers Start here to find out if you're a carer, and what support is available in Suffolk if you look after someone. Financial support for carers…Carrying out any caring responsibilities for a child
Do you have any children that are dependent on you? If yes, do you need help with your parenting/caring responsibilities? Follow the links on this page to find out about: Childminders, children's centers, holiday schemes and other child care options Support for children with…Childcare for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
At Suffolk County Council we promote equality and inclusion, particularly for disadvantaged families, children in care, children in need, children with disabilities and children with special educational needs. This includes working with parents/carers and providers to remove any barriers to accessing early education and to…Childcare Symbols
Ofsted Outstanding Where Ofsted has judged a provider "Outstanding" at their last inspection, they offered excellent care and education, and were led and managed well. Children are well motivated, very eager to join in and consistently demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning. Look at the…Children and bereavement
The following information could help if your child has lost a loved one or if a loved one is dying. If your child has a loved one who's dying If a child has a loved one who is going to die, they can benefit from special support.…Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Hub
The Emotional Wellbeing Hub provides information, advice, and guidance if you are worried about the mental health of a child or young person aged 0-25 years, or you're a young person experiencing emotional wellbeing difficulties.Children’s expert brought in to strengthen council’s focus on real-life experiences of children with special educational needs
An independent special advisor has been commissioned to further strengthen reform of special educational needs and disabilities services (SEND) at Suffolk County Council. Well-respected senior leader in children’s services, consultant Anthony Douglas CBE, will work with SEND system leaders and the SEND networks to support…Cognition & Learning (C&L) Service
The Cognition & Learning Service is part of the Specialist Education Service It includes the Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Service, formerly known as the Dyslexia Outreach Team. What we do The Cognition and Learning team support school practitioners who are including pupils with cognition and…Cognition & Learning Service - Engagement Model
Welcome to the Engagement Model information site for Suffolk. This area is aimed at SENDcos and teachers who are working with pupils with significant and profound learning needs. What is the engagement model? The Engagement Model is the statutory assessment tool for all young people…