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The Portage Home Visiting Service is for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who have significant delay in at least two areas of their development. The service will also work with the early years setting that your child attends so that different skills can be supported by everyone working…
What should I do if my child has an eating disorder?
If your child has been diagnosed with an eating disorder, here's what you can do to help. Talk to them about it Your son or daughter may suddenly become withdrawn, touchy or even rude, which can make talking with your child very difficult - especially if…
What you need to know about abuse
Some people are at risk because they need help with their care and support and they cannot protect themselves from harm. An Easy Read guide "What you need to know about abuse" can be viewed by clicking on the external link on the right of this…
What's it all mean? Glossary for young people in care and care leavers
Don't worry, it's not just you that gets confused by all the words and terms that get thrown around, so we thought that we should put together a glossary of all the different terms that you might hear, if you can think of any that…
Wheelchair access out and about
When your child or young person is a wheelchair user or has limited mobility it can be difficult to find places to go that are accessible. There are a few links on this page that should be helpful for when you are out and about: An interactive map…
Where to go for support
If you’re the parent/carer of a child or young person with a disability or additional needs there might be times when you need advice, support, or just someone to talk to. However there can be so much information and advice out there it can be…
Working and caring for a disabled child
If you’re caring for a disabled child, you may find yourself going down a different life path than the one you had planned, so remaining in paid work can be quite challenging. Knowing your rights can help you combine paid work and caring for your…
Working once you leave school
If you are thinking about getting a full time job once you leave school, there are several things you have to consider. The law says that young people must stay in Education or Training up until the age of 18. This means that if you…
Working: Your Rights
Your legal rights when working and caring As a working parent with a disabled child, you may have a legal right to take time off (Parental Leave) in certain circumstances. You may also be able to request a change in your working week (Flexible Working)…
Worried about SEN or disability issues
If you have a child who has a special educational need or disability (SEND) and you have questions or are concerned about how they are being supported in their early years education setting who can you talk to? It is hoped that in the main…
