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Useful Links
Sheffield Parent Carer Forum
Sheffield Parent Carer Forum is an independent group of parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with special educational needs and disabilities. Their main aim is to ensure the needs of our children are met. They bring together parent carers from across Sheffield to provide mutual support, exchange information, and influence policy and practice. They have almost 3,000 members.
Click the link to read more: https://sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk/
Sheffield Parent Hub
Run by Sheffield City Council the Parent Hub is where parents and carers can access a range of groups that offer practical advice and support with parenting. They deliver programmes that are evidence based, tried and tested.
The content is written by professional psychologists who have conducted years of research into what works to manage behaviours and difficulties that we can all face as parents.
Everyone has busy lives and we are all different, so there are different types of groups you can access depending on your needs and at times to suit you.
Visit the Sheffield Parent Hub here
Family Intervention Service Core Offer
What is the Family Intervention Service?
'We are a consent-based service that works collaboratively with families and relevant professionals to improve the wellbeing of children by improving the safety and nurture at home, supporting good physical and emotional health, encouraging engagement with positive community activities and education, and by ensuring that any additional needs are supported.'
Please read the PDF for more information:
Our Family Intervention Service Core Offer.
Winston's Wish
Winston's Wish offers advice and guidance on supporting a bereaved child or young person.
Click the link to read more: https://winstonswish.org/
Teen Sleep Hub
The one-stop shop for all you need to know about sleep.
If you’re looking for advice on how to sleep better, would like tips on tweaking your routine or help to understand the science behind your sleep patterns, you’ll find it all here.
Click the link to read more: https://teensleephub.org.uk/
What's On Guide Autumn 2024
Being a parent is amazing but at times we all need practical help and advice. The Parenting Team deliver a range of programmes based on research into what works for families and children.
The booklet below provides information about the different services offered and how to book a place.
SEN Resources
Is your child waiting for a referral for diagnosis or already has a diagnosis for ASD?
Click on the link below for some helpful information.
SEND Links |
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| Sheffield SENDIAS | Sheffield SENDIAS is a statutory service offering free impartial, confidential, informative advice and support to children and young people (0-25 years old) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their parent carers on education and related health and social care matters. | Sheffield SENDIAS - Special educational needs and disability advice and support |
| Local Offer (0-25 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) | The Local Offer is part of the Sheffield Directory. The Local Offer has lots of advice, information and services. This supports children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities aged 0-25. | LocalOffer | Sheffield (sheffielddirectory.org.uk) |
| Sheffield Parent Carer Forum | Sheffield Parent Carer Forum is an independent group of parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with special educational needs and disabilities. Their main aim is to ensure the needs of all children are met. They bring together parent carers from across Sheffield to provide mutual support, exchange information, and influence policy and practice. | Sheffield Parent Carer Forum |
| Kooth | Kooth is an online mental wellbeing community. Where young people can access free, safe and anonymous support. | https://www.kooth.com/ |
| Young Minds |
Young Minds offers mental health support for young people and their families. They have a Parents Helpline, which offers vital advice and guidance to parents/carers who are concerned about their child’s mental health. They can give advice on:
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https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ |
| Anxiety UK | Anxiety UP offers advice and support for people living with anxiety. |
03444 775 774 (helpline) |
| BEAT | Under 18s helpline, webchat and online support groups for people with eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia. |
0808 801 0711 (youthline) |
| Childline | Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors. |
0800 1111 |
| FRANK | Confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law. |
0300 123 6600 |
| Hope Again | Support for young people when someone dies. | 0808 808 1677 www.hopeagain.org.uk |
| Hub of Hope | A national database of mental health charities and organisations from across Britain who offer mental health advice and support. | www.hubofhope.co.uk |
| Speech and Language UK | If you are concerned about your child's speech and language development, Speech and Language UK can help. They give families the confidence and skills to help their children. | https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/help-for-families/ |
| National Autistic Society | The National Autistic Society offers support and advice for parents and carers of autistic children, including support to develop a greater understanding of their child’s needs and accessing services that meet the family's needs. |
https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/support-in-the-community/family-support Young people and their families can also join The National Autistic's Society's online community: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/community |