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Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme 2023 in Suffolk
The Holiday Activity & Food (HAF) Programme is back for the 2023 Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays. HAF is backed by funding from The Department for Education to provide enriching activities to children and young people, particularly those who receive free school meals. The…Activities Unlimited Services Grants for children with SEND and Young Carers 2023/24
We are now inviting new applications for the funding of Short Break and Young Carers/Siblings activities for the 2023/24 financial year. This year has seen the introduction of a small grant application form for proposals up to £3,000 and the full grant application for proposals…Working with babies
Early evidence and current research is highlighting the importance of supporting children aged 0 – 2 in their development as we emerge from the pandemic and lockdowns. The support we offer the children and families now, will make a long-term difference. There are various baby…Elective 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.…Specialist Education in Suffolk
Schools and settings are responsible for meeting the needs of a range of children and young people by providing high quality teaching and support which is adapted to the needs of individual children so they can make good progress in their learning and, in the…Alternative Provision
Alternative Provision or "AP" settings are places that provide education for children who can't, for various reasons, currently attend their school. The Government definition of Alternative Provision is as follows: Education arranged by local authorities for pupils who, because of exclusion, illness or other reasons, would not…Alternatives to mainstream education
The majority of children with special educational needs will have their needs met in their local mainstream school. However, for some children this is not possible or appropriate, and so other arrangements are sometimes made. Some other types of educational provision that might be considered…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 111 and press option 2 for 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support. The video below titled 'Mental Health Myths (Mind your Language)' expains about common misunderstandings…Stress in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
Why are children and young people effected by stress? Children and young people today are facing many pressures from many different sources. They are experiencing stress at school (homework, fitting in, bullying, tests), stress at home (parental separation, poverty, divorce, family expectations), and worldwide media…Anxiety in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
Is it normal for children and young people to feel anxious? Anxious behaviour is common in children and young people. Most learn to deal with fears and worries. However, help may be needed if: They feel anxious more than other children/young people of their age and…