Training for family carers of those with a learning disability.

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Identifying early signs of worsening health in a person with a learning disability – specific training for family carers The NHS England and NHS Improvement Learning Disability and Autism Programme is inviting family carers to take part in a workshop. Attending the workshop will help you to be able to identify when the person you care for is becoming more unwell (deteriorating health) and how to tell a health professional about that. The workshop is free and only for parents with children over the age of 16. RESTORE2™ mini is an award winning tool specifically designed for carers to help you to identify soft signs that someone you care for may be unwell and what you should do next. This version of Restore2min™ has been specially adapted for people caring for those with a learning disability. We are inviting family carers to take part in this important one off 90 minute training session which will help you to identify soft signs of deterioration...
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Over £42 million to extend projects for children with SEND

Over £42 million to extend projects for children with SEND

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The UK Government has announced "further funding to help raise educational standards, improve services and provide practical support to children with SEND." This includes the Government re-awarding "current contracts and grants which enable schools, colleges, families and local authorities, to support thousands of children with SEND. This includes extending an advice helpline and increased funding for local parent carer forums, support to improve how councils provide local services and improved training for education staff in working with children and young people with specific needs such as autism." Family Fund: £27 million awarded to Family Fund which "supports low-income parents raising children with serious illnesses or disabilities"Providing up to £17,500 for each Parent Carer Forum (an increase of £2500 compared to 2020-21)Funding has been extended for: Council for Disabled Children, Contact, Kids, National Network of Parent Carer Forums, Whole School SEND, Autism Education Trust, Education Training Foundation and Family Fund The aims of the £42 million funding are: Targeted support: monitoring, support and intervention to...
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SEND Engagement Survey

SEND Engagement Survey

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The Leicester City Council is running a survey on the following: Overview "Key partners and stakeholders were asked for their views on a draft Special Education Needs and Disabilities Strategy in 2019. As a result of this consultation, a new strategy was developed and launched in April of that year. We would now like to develop the strategy further, by encouraging families, schools, colleges, community groups and partner organisations to work together to further improve services for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities across Leicester." Survey SEND Strategy can be read here:...
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SEND commissioning strategy (Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland)

SEND commissioning strategy (Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland)

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The following organisations have developed a draft joint commissioning strategy for SEND to encourage and develop joint working: East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG Leicester City CCGLeicester City CouncilLeicestershire County CouncilRutland County CouncilWest Leicestershire CCG They are seeking views on the strategy and action plan to ensure the strategy fully reflects the views of those represented, including service providers and individuals in receipt of services commissioned by the organisations listed above. Online Survey Read the draft plan below:...
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Parent Workshops: Dyslexia

Parent Workshops: Dyslexia

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Are you a parent/carer of a child/young person between the ages of 6 and 16? Do you live in Leicester City? Does your child/young person have a diagnosis of dyslexia (or going through the diagnostic process)? The Learning Communication & Interaction Team (LCI) are offering free online workshops. Bookings will be made available here. Workshop 1: Digital Technology to Support Leaning Workshop 2: Supporting Spelling Workshop 3: Supporting Personal Organisation For more, please read the poster below:...
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Leicester City Council are holding a consultation on funding for Special Schools

Leicester City Council are holding a consultation on funding for Special Schools

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Leicester City Council are proposing a change to funding in council-maintained special schools, as these have not been reviewed since 2014. The aim of the proposal is to ensure fair and equitable funding to meet pupil needs. The schools under review include: EllesmereKeyham LodgeMillgateNetherhallOaklandsWest Gate The Children’s Hospital School and Pupil Referral Units will not be included within this review due to the specialist nature of their provision. Ashfield academy pupils have a much wider range of needs therefore a single unit funding rate is not appropriate. Consultation details are available on Leicester City Council’s Citizen Portal: https://consultations.leicester.gov.uk The Process of the Consultation: The consultation will commence 2 October and run for 6 weeks through to 13 NovemberA report with recommendations will be taken back to the city council’s Executive and will require agreement from all special schools, and the Department for Education...
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Personal Transport Budget (Leicester City)

Personal Transport Budget (Leicester City)

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A Personal Transport Budget is a payment designed to help you to get your child to and from school. It is available to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who have been assessed as eligible to receive Home to School transport by Leicester City Council. You can find more on the Local Offer website, including how to apply. We have been kindly given a small presentation for you to find out more, and an Information and Guidance document for 2020/21. Personal Transport Budgets: An Alternative Way to Travel Personal Transport Budgets   SEND Transport 2020/21 Academic Year Information and Guidance for Parents, Guardians and Carers  ]...
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