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This webpage is now published on this link Short Breaks for Parents/carers of disabled children
Graduated Approach to Support for Children with SEND
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice makes it clear that provision for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) is a matter for the school as a whole. Every school should be continuously planning, teaching and assessing to…
Preparing for Adulthood
‘We believe that young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities should have equal life chances as they move into adulthood. This should include paid employment and higher education, housing options and independent living, good health, friends, relationships, community inclusion and choice and control…
Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments and Plans
Most children with special educational needs will receive the help they need through the Graduated Approach to Support for Children with SEND If the Graduated Approach has been implemented effectively but the child or young person continues to struggle to make expected progress, the educational…
Education, Training and Work
In this section, you will find information about the educational provision available for children and young people who have Special Educational Needs or who are Disabled (SEND) in Nottingham City. Children have special educational needs if they have learning difficulties or disabilities that mean they…
Health and Social Care
Making your support more joined-up. Nottingham City Council is transforming the way it offers help and support to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We’re making sure all of the help and support we offer is joined up across health,…
Transition planning for disabled young people
Until the age of 18, the care of children with long-term health conditions is the responsibility of child health and social care services. From 18, they are usually the responsibility of adult services. Between the ages of 16 and 18, the child will start a…
Help with Childcare Costs
Childcare Support is Expanding Starting from April 2024, existing childcare support will be expanded in phases. By September 2025, most working families with children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare support. Go to Childcare Support is Expanding Free…
Benefits for Disabled Children & Families
The Families Information Service can help you choosing the right childcare to suit your child’s needs, including a brokerage service for parents experiencing difficulty in finding suitable care. Please contact the Families Information Service tel: 0115 8765910 for a list of childcare providers around your…
Direct Payments
Direct Payments are ‘cash’ payments for people who have been assessed as eligible for a Personal Budget from either education, health or social care, and who would like to arrange and pay for their own support services instead of receiving them directly from the local…
