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Plumb Learning CIC is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving social mobility and general wellbeing of children and young people aged 6 to 16 through hands-on practical trades skills. Our workshops, small group courses and 1-2-1 tuition help young people to build their confidence and learn practical skills relevant to everyday life. Read more…
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The education rights helpline/case work service can provide general information about educational rights and entitlements, as well as advice on specific topics such as getting extra help in school, assessments, education plans, reviews or school transport. Contact us by filling out our online enquiry form below. Online enquiry form Alternatively, you can find education rights information in the finding answers Read more…
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Independent travel training is a structured programme designed to teach students who have special educational needs or who are particularly vulnerable how to travel independently. Designed to be run within schools or colleges, our independent travel scheme has been running for a number of years and has continued to expand. The support given to young people is flexible to meet Read more…
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Post-16 choices Discussions about a child’s choices at 16 begin in Year 9 when your child’s development is reviewed. They will get a copy of What Next? in Calderdale [PDF 4787KB]. This is full of information on some of the options available to help you prepare for adulthood. This review is special, as it begins to look at your child’s dreams Read more…
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Choosing the right school for your child is a very important decision. More so when your child has Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND). It can help to talk this through with family, friends and other parents of children with SEND. You are welcome to look around potential schools and take your time to make a decision. The experience Read more…
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Calderdale is committed to promoting achievement and learning for all. We believe that every child and young person should be given the opportunity to achieve their full potential. As part of this commitment, we aim to ensure that pupils with special educational needs: have their needs identified as early as possible receive education appropriate to their needs experience a broad Read more…
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Children with medical needs The Council has a statutory duty to provide suitable education provision for children and young people. This is for those who do not, or cannot, attend full-time education normally, e.g. due to long-term medical needs. The Medical Needs team is a group of experienced teachers. They work with schools and parents/carers of a child or young Read more…
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Resourced schools Some mainstream schools in Calderdale that have more resources for children with special needs: Specialist need Primary school Secondary school Autistic Spectrum Disorder Central Street Infant and Nursery Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge Read more…
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To find out about Education Health and Care plans (EHC), Personal Budgets or for general SEN queries, contact: Username Special Educational Need (SEN) Team Email SEN.Team@calderdale.gov.uk Address Children and Young People’s Services SEND Local Offer website We can give you details on local services and support. For more on what each provider has to offer, please contact them directly. Have we missed Read more…
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Children’s centres Children’s Centres offer services for children and families. They offer early years education and childcare, health services and family support in your local community. There is a warm and welcoming atmosphere and they offer services that help families to: Be healthy. Stay safe. Enjoy and achieve. Make a positive contribution. Achieve economic well-being. They are a link to Read more…