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Finding and choosing childcare
Finding and choosing childcare can seem scary. Here is some information and advice to help you find the right type of care for your child. Last reviewed February 2022Elective Home Education (EHE)
Educating your child at home Elective Home Education is where parents choose to exercise their legal right to take responsibility for educating their children at home or at home and in some other way which they choose, instead of sending them to school full time.…Support and childcare for early years 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…Tax-Free Childcare
Last reviewed: June 2023 Tax-Free Childcare You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every 3 months if a child is disabled…Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Support in Suffolk
Families can refer children and young people to the following places if they are worried about a child's mental health.Resources to support the wellbeing of young adults and families
Emotional Wellbeing Gateway website - has information, advice and resources on mental health issues. (The site allows you to do a keyword search for local community support groups in your area.) Wellbeing Suffolk – The wellbeing service provides a range of online courses and webinars. Wellbeing in Education…I'm worried about my child's mental health
Does your child need urgent help? If it's an emergency call 999. If it's not life threatening. Call NHS mental Health Crisis Support Line on 111 and press option 2 (24/7) for anyone of any age in Norfolk and Suffolk. The video below…Barnardo's Phoneline Service
Barnardo’s phoneline service helps to guide families to emotional wellbeing support via the Emotional Wellbeing Hub helpline The Barnardo’s phoneline service is a new additional option that has been added to the Emotional Wellbeing Hub helpline to help support parents, carers and young people aged…Neurodevelopmental Disorder (NDD) Pathway (East & West Suffolk)
The Neurodevelopmental Disorder (NDD) Pathway (East & West Suffolk) aims to provide a clear and structured approach to support families who require assistance with supporting a child or young person with neurodevelopmental conditions, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For more information…Mental Health and Parenting
Many parents and carers struggle with mental health problems while caring for their children. The key thing is to talk to someone and not be afraid to get some extra support so that you can continue to provide a safe and loving environment for your children. Below we have…