Advice & Information
Directory resultsOne Page Profile
A One Page Profile captures all the important information about a person on a single sheet of paper under three simple headings: what people appreciate about me what’s important to me how best to support me. How can they help us to support people better?…
Out of Area Education Providers
Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014 allows the Secretary of State by order to publish a list of approved independent educational institutions, independent special schools and post-16 institutions for the purposes of satisfying Section 38 (Preparation of an Education, Health and Care…
Person Centred SEN Support in Early Years
Together for Children has developed a practical tool for SENCO's and all those who teach and support children in Early Years settings in Sunderland. We hope it will be useful for parents and carers too. The aim is to help make sure that children and…
Personal Budgets
Sometimes families need to access additional support for their child - this extra support might include: Additional support from education to ensure that a child’s learning needs are met Additional support from Health where a child has a complex, long-term and/or life limiting condition Additional…
Preparing for Adulthood
All young people face major changes as they move from being teenagers to becoming adults and need to make important decisions about their future. This change can be even more complicated if you have special educational needs, a learning difficulty or disability. It is important…
Regional Local Authority Local Offer sites
In September 2014, the Children and Families Act 2014 came into force which placed a statutory duty on every Local Authority in England to produce a Local Offer which will set out details of all services that particular Local Authority expects to be available to children…
Requesting an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment
In most cases the request for an Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment will come from a school or education setting. However, requests do not have to come from a school or education setting and can be made by: The child's parents (or somebody on…
Single Route of Redress - National Trial
What is the National Trial? The Government is extending the powers of the First-tier Tribunal (SEND), sometimes referred to as the 'SEND Tribunal', to make non-binding recommendations about the health and social care aspects of Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans as part of a…
Special Educational Needs Resourced Provision in Mainstream Schools
In addition to providing Special Day Schools, the Local Authority makes provision for Special Educational Needs in the following mainstream schools. School Type of SEN Provision Age range Eligibility Criteria Referral Route Academy 360 Unit provision for young people with significant learning…
Sunderland Schools' Directory
Together for Children Sunderland, on behalf of Sunderland City Council maintain a directory detailing all schools within Sunderland. The details in the directory include school name, DfE number, address, contact details and Headteacher details. For further details about each individual school, either find the record for…
Sunderland's Preparing for Adulthood Pathway and Protocol
The Children and Families Act 2014 has brought about the most extensive changes to support for children and young people who have a special educational need and disability (SEND) for decades. The legislation delivers a clear message that agencies must work together to provide careful…
Sunderland's Short Break Statement
A short break is any activity that gives a child or young person a positive, enjoyable experience independently from their parents/carers, for example helping them to socialise, form friendships and spend time with supportive carers. This will also give their parent/carer a valuable break from…
Support for pupils at school with medical conditions
Section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014 places a duty on governing bodies of maintained schools, proprietors of academies and management committees of PRUs to make arrangements for support pupils with medical conditions. In meeting the duty, the governing body, proprietor or management…
Tax Free Childcare
Tax Free Childcare is a Government initiative for working families, including the self-employed, who have children under 12 (or under 17 if disabled). You can get up to £500 every three months, up to a maximum of £2,000 a year per child. If you child…
Things to do
Children and young people with SEN/D (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities) can take part in mainstream or universal activities where appropriate. However, depending on the level of support they require they may wish to use a targeted or specialist activity which has been designed specifically for children and young people…
Travel and transport
Information in this section will help you to find out what support may be available to you (young person) or your child. Information is also included for services offered and operated by local travel companies. You can either "View all services" or use the Category…
Useful documents - National Organisations
A number of organisations have produced some useful guidance documents and information relating to the new SEND reforms. We have included links to a few of these documents. The Council for Disabled Children: What are the SEND reforms? The Local Offer for SEND Support. Making…
Useful documents - Sunderland
Together for Children, working on behalf of Sunderland City Council has produced a number of advice, guidance or useful documents as listed below: Sunderland SEN Information Pack for parents, carers and young people Accessibility Strategy EHC Plan Process overview EHC Plan Process Overview - Parent…
What is the 'Local Offer'
As part of the SEND reforms under the Children and Families Act (2014), all Local Authorities now have to publish a Local Offer. The purpose of the Local Offer is to "offer" information in a single place, which can help you find and understand what services…
Where to get support whilst waiting for diagnosis
There are a number of places / organisations where you can get support while you are waiting for an appointment, waiting for a diagnosis or in case of any concerns. Sunderland Carer’s CentreThompson Park, Thompson Park Road, Sunderland SR5 1SFTelephone: 0191 549 3768Email: info@sunderlandcarers.co.ukWebsite: www.sunderlandcarers.co.uk…