Having good relationships with the people in a child or young person’s life is important to help them do well in life. We want to help children and young people to understand what a good relationship is. All relationships have their tricky moments. But it’s…
While it's important to be prepared for any dangers that children might face during the summer, it's also important to let them run around and have fun. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) believes that children's activity and play need to be as safe…
If you need support with paying for childcare, there are various options available. This page outlines what is available to parents, and signposts to further information on these schemes. The information includes: Childcare Choices Child Benefit Child Tax Credit Working Tax Credit Universal Credit Tax-Free…
What is a supported internship? Supported internships are structured study programmes based primarily at an employer. They enable young people aged 16-24 with a statement of SEN, a Learning Difficulty Assessment or an Education, Health and Care plan to achieve sustainable paid employment by equipping…
The Government have produced a report which gives guidance about the support that pupils with medical conditions should receive at school. The local authority must have regard to this guidance when making arrangements to support these pupils at school and also any activities taking…
What is a STP? STP stands for sustainability and transformation partnership. These are 44 areas covering all of England, where local NHS organisations and councils have drawn up proposals to improve health and care in the areas they serve. STP can also stand for ‘sustainability…
If you're responsible for at least one child or young person, you may qualify for Child Tax Credit. If you work, but are on a low income, you may qualify for Working Tax Credit. You can often get both types of tax credits. They aren't…
As part of an investment in children’s social care, Hampshire Children's Services has been able to trial new ways of working and delivering support and develop new and effective ways of making a real difference to children’s lives. Among those developments, is expanding the use…
The following information guide has been shared with Hampshire County Council and highlighted as a really helpful tool for families to make sure that their children are safe on line. Having read it, we thought we'd share it with you too! "The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting…