What is the National Trial? The Government are 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…
Many people on the autism spectrum have difficulty processing everyday sensory information. Any of the senses may be over- or under-sensitive, or both, at different times. These sensory differences can affect behaviour, and can have a profound effect on a person’s life. The video on the…
Short Break Activity Providers are grant funded by Hampshire County Council to deliver activities for your child or young person. To find an activity near you click on the tiles below: To book your space at a Short Break Activity provider please contact them directly. …
Early signs of pregnancy For women who have a regular monthly menstrual cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Women who are pregnant sometimes have a very light period, losing only a little blood. Some of the other early…
Who are Solent NHS? Solent NHS support children from birth to 19 years across the whole of Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth. What do they do? Solent NHS provides Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy for children and young people aged 0-19yrs who need specialist help. Your…
Hampshire County Council has partnered with the ‘Solihull Approach’ – a recognised resource for families designed by psychologists and professionals – to fund the courses, which are tailored to different ages and stages of a child’s development, from pregnancy to teen years and beyond. Through…
Good Dental care is as important as having a health check and regular visits should be made to Dentists. The Special Care Dental Service provides dental care for children and adults who have special needs, including those with; learning disabilities, severe mental health problems, behavioural…
If your child has a learning disability, their special educational needs (SEN) can be met either in a mainstream school with extra support, or in a special school. If your child has special educational needs, they will be able to access help, called SEN support, from: nurseries or…
The SEND Banding Framework has been developed by the County Council Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Service in partnership with maintained and other state-funded mainstream schools; Hampshire & Isle of Wight Educational Psychology (HIEP); Hampshire Specialist Teacher Advisory Service (STAS); HCC Education Finance; HCC…
Speech and Language Therapists work with children who have difficulties with communication– some have a recognised medical condition or learning difficulty, but many do not. They also work with children who have difficulties with eating and drinking that impact on their safety and/or intake. There…