Articles on SEN and Disability (195)
Adult Disability Social Care Services in Blackburn with Darwen referral pathway
The Care Act 2014 places a duty on local authorities to conduct transition assessments for children, children’s carers and young carers where there is a likely need for care and support after the child in question turns 18. Transition is understood to be the time…Adults' social care
In this section you will find information on the Care Act 2014, Guidance, advice, services, support agencies and groups along with any up and coming events.Advice for Early Years Providers re Disabled Children and the Equality Act 2010 and The Children and Families Act 2014
Many early years settings have been covered by disability discrimination duties since the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) was first implemented. This booklet by The Council for Disabled Children produced this booklet to set out these duties in the context of duties to all young…Allocation framework for SEN top-up funding
This document provides information about the different levels of top up funding for different types of special educational need. It must be referred to when making a request to the EHC Panel. To view the document please select the link to your right.Ambitious about Autism - Making sense of your autism diagnosis
Getting an autism diagnosis as a young adult can be a moment of huge significance. On one hand it can feel like finally getting answers to questions about yourself, or feelings of difference from others. But an autism diagnosis can also raise many more questions…Ambitious about Autism - transition to employment toolkit
Ambitious about Autism and The Autism Education Trust have launched a new employment toolkit to support autistic young people into the job market. The Transition to employment toolkit is free to download and aims to prevent autistic young people falling out of education, employment or…Anna Freud National Centre for children and families
On My Mind, Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families. On My Mind aims to empower young people to make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing. Their website is full of useful tips and information that has been co-produced by young people.…Annual health checks for children and young adults with learning disabilities
Who can have an annual health check? Anyone aged 14 or over who is on their doctor's learning disability register can have a free annual health check once a year. You do not have to be ill to have a health check – in fact,…