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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…Parent Authorisation Form (PAF) Guidance for parents
Parent and carers need to complete a Parent authorisation Form (PAF) with a Suffolk childcare provider to be able to claim for Early Education Funding (EEF). The PAF form should be supplied to you directly from your Suffolk childcare provider.Financial and debt advice
Financial Advice Financial services can be confusing. You may be looking for advice on debt management or help with budgeting. We have lots of organisations that offer support, knowing where to go for the right advice is important. On Suffolk InfoLink we list services that…Activities Unlimited Short Breaks Personal Budgets - Appeals Process
April 2023: Please note that due to exceptionally high demand, appeals are currently taking longer to process than our published timescales. We will start hearing appeals in May 2023 - we apologise for this delay and would like to assure families that we are working…Young Carers in Suffolk
Suffolk County Council commissions Suffolk Family Carers to deliver support services for Young Carers up to the age of 18. The service helps young carers have a break from their caring role, reduce feelings of isolation, helping them create friendships, gaining peer support, build their confidence…Young Person's SEND Survey 2023
Help us get the views of children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities. Suffolk County Council is repeating the SEND CYP survey to empower children and young people with special educational needs, to share their experiences. As part of the SEND Strategy,…Become a Digital Champion
Can you help your community? Do you have a few hours spare each month? Do you have the enthusiasm for supporting others to make the most out of getting online? You will have access to the Digital Unite web-based learning platform that trains, supports and…NHS Help with Health Costs
If you have a low income the NHS Low Income Scheme could help pay for: NHS prescription charges NHS dental treatment charges the cost of sight tests, glasses and contact lenses the cost of travelling to receive NHS treatment NHS wigs and fabric supports Check if you…Autism and Nature - Alex and Rosie learn about woods and trees
Our friends at Autism and Nature have a new book out: "Alex and Rosie learn about trees", complete with artwork, Widgit symbols and narration by Dame Virginia McKenna, star of the film 'Born Free'. It tells the story of two children, Alex and Rosie, who…Castle East School, additional places
From September 2024, Castle EAST School in Bungay will increase its places from 80 to 120. This expansion will cover academic year groups 5 to 11. The SEND school educates pupils with a diagnosis of communication and interaction needs or Autistic Spectrum Disorder. It opened…