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Work and disability

Of the working-age people with disabilities in the UK, almost half are employed - but this figure should be higher. With the right support, many more could join their ranks. If you have a disability, you may be worried that it will limit your job…

Higher Education Disabled Students' Allowances

As a higher education student living in England, you can apply for a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) if you have a: disability long-term health condition mental health condition specific learning difficulty like dyslexia The support you get depends on your individual needs and not on…

Futures Advice Skills and Employment Services

Futures Careers Advice for young people. If you are aged 16 to 18, live in Nottingham City and are not in education, employment or training we can help you. Our qualified and professional Careers Advisers, based at our Careers Centre on Maid Marian Way will…

SEND Inclusion Support Services

Who are we? The SEND Inclusion Support Services are part of Nottingham City Council. We are six teams of specialist teachers and support staff with knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These teams are:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Personal Independence Payment

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is the new benefit that's replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people with a disability who are aged 16 to 64. PIP is designed to help you meet some of the extra costs you may have because of a long-term health…
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