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What are Direct Payments? A parent or carer can choose to take a Direct Payment instead of a short break service. A Direct Payment is a cash payment used to fund a short break service for a child or young person. Parents or carers can use a Direct Payment to employ a Personal Assistant (PA). A PA …
The Disability Access Fund (DAF) was introduced in April 2017. This is funding given to childcare providers. This helps childcare providers support 3 and 4 year olds with special educational needs and/or disabilities . The Disability Access Fund includes eligible 2 year olds until September 2023. …
Being in transition is when a young person reaches the age of 16-18. This is where a young person gets support to prepare to move from children to adult services. This is before their 18th birthday. The Children’s Transition team will work with young people who: are likely to need care/suppo…
If the child or young person continues to have support needs after they turn 18, they will transition from children to adult social services. Your child or young person’s support needs will be assessed. This is to find out how their needs can be best met into adulthood. Most young people will ha…
1. Transport – would I need to transport the child? Yes, you would need to transport your child to the club. The service will locate a club that is as close as possible to your area, but some travel may be needed. 2. Are there taxis available? No, taxis are not available for the children to at…
Watch this road safety video from Think! to give you tips on crossing the road. There are more videos and advice on their website . Road Safety Education team The Road Safety Education team at Sheffield City Council, in conjunction with South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership , delivers road sa…
Safe Places Safe Places scheme A network of local businesses and organisations are designated as “Safe Places”. They aim to support vulnerable people to feel safe when they are out and about in Sheffield. If someone needs help, for example they are lost, ill or frightened, then they can enter the…
Sheffield’s two main bus companies provide cards with messages like “Please be patient, I have difficulty speaking”, or “Please tell me when we reach [name of stop]”. Passengers can hold these cards up to the driver so they know what their needs are. Website links to the bus companies are belo…
South Yorkshire Police have a scheme that helps emergency service workers. This could be a police officer, a firefighter or a paramedic. It helps them communicate better with people on the autism spectrum. It helps them communicate better with people who have a learning disability. Joining the s…
Brake has information on teaching safe walking and cycling to children under 16 with special educational needs who are included in mainstream education The National Autistic Society has practical steps parents can take to keep their child safe and help them develop awareness skills The Childre…