Safe Families recruit, train and professionally support grassroots volunteers, enabling and equipping them to provide early intervention and ‘wraparound care’ for struggling families.
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Opportunity to come together to listen and share experiences
Knowsley Secondary Schools
The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
A free support service for anyone over the age of 16 who are tenants (private or social housing) or own their own home.
Will assist with benefits, advocacy, sign posting to education or training or help with budgeting.
Support to maintain tenancy and prevent homelessness.
What you can expect when your child starts school
PARENTAL control software promises to keep kids safe online and it's now available free from all the major UK broadband providers.
Mediatelegal provides Knowsley children, young persons, and parents/carers access to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities mediation if there is any issue with the provision they are receiving.
for children and young people with
Child sexual abuse is a reality for thousands of children across our country, with at least one in ten estimated to experience sexual abuse before they turn 16.
The St Edward’s Sixth Form College provides both challenge and nurture for students at this crucial time in their intellectual and personal formation. Our long, proud history of intellectual endeavour and high achievement, our very strong sense of community and solidarity, our commitment to Catholic faith and values - all this provides a uniquely stimulating Sixth Form journey. Their
Policy can be found here -http://www.st-edwards.co.uk/learning-support2/298968.html
Information from the NSPCC: As a parent, it’s important to understand the risks of sexting so that you can talk to your child about how to stay safe and what to do if they ever feel scared or uncomfortable.
Shoe Box Shadow Puppetry are sustainable drama workshop project for children aged 9-11.
Advocacy, Early Help, Council for Disabled Children, etc.
CALL or TEXT today to book your place with one of our friendly Smokefree Knowsley team.
Here to help with all aspects from emotional to financial to legal.
We are a team of Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists working with Deaf People and their families across Cheshire and Merseyside.
Services that support parents and carers when there is an additional educational need.
St Francis Xavier’s strives to build a Christian community of love and respect to educate young people to meet the challenges of life confidently, to develop their unique talents to the full, and to live out the values of Christ and his Gospel. Their
policy can be found here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gMEINnGJwumGiAOMkvavIWcnL0SK7FGx8zZw1yEVlKY/edit?usp=drive_web
We are here for anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness. Anyone with housing or housing related problems. Anyone in need of help with debt and/or welfare benefits.
Area Inspection – Written Statement of Action document
Contains The Educational Psychology Service,
Home to School Transport and information on the Special Sector Partnership
St Julie’s is a large voluntary aided Roman Catholic secondary school, predominantly for girls with boys admitted into sixth form. There are 1015 pupils on roll, 168 of whom are in the sixth form. Their
policy can be found here - http://www.stjulies.org.uk/uploads/File/policies/send_policy.pdf
Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind or have sensory impairments.
Starting English PowerPoint Books
Hearing impaired and Visual impaired services
We offer free energy advice to disabled people, helping them to manage their energy needs.
From sports teams to College trips and special events to guest speakers, there’s plenty on offer to help you make the most of your time at Southport College. Combine that with outstanding student support, great teaching from industry experienced tutors and fantastic facilities and we think we’re on to a winner. Local Offer Information - Please contact the college.
A free, friendly, independent and confidential telephone helpline for parents and others looking for information and advice on Special Educational Needs (
).
Information about starting your own business and business masterclasses.
Knowsley Chamber - https://www.knowsleychamber.org.uk/
Also includes national services Afasic and The Communication Trust
Sibs exists to support people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. info@sibs.org.uk
01535 645453
You could get a one-off payment of £500 to help towards the costs of having a child, if you’re expecting your first child, or you’re expecting a multiple birth (such as twins) and have children already This is known as a Sure Start Maternity Grant. Check the Gov.uk site to see if you qualify.
A specialist school for both day and residential provision based in Liverpool for students from 4-19 years with Sensory Impairment and other needs.
Supported Internship Programme
Help and support is available to ensure all children and young people with Special Education Needs (
) can develop and achieve their full potential.
Statutory guidance for organisations which work with and support children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities
Sands is the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. They operate throughout the UK, supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby and promoting research to reduce the loss of babies’ lives.
We provide a range of activities to encourage the personal development of our youth members, ranging from craft activities to camping, archery to abseiling, team games and much more.
Do you know what sepsis is? Would you know what to look out for in your children? A new campaign will raise awareness.
Lists of all independent schools (including non-maintained special schools) and colleges for children with special educational needs or disability.
Gov.uk advice for children with Special Educational Needs (
).
The service operates borough wide and offers a comprehensive assessment for Social Work intervention.
The Service for Hearing Impairment offers support for children and young people who have a diagnosed hearing impairment and live and/or are educated in Knowsley. The support given is determined by the individual needs of each child. Support may take the following forms
Whether you're a parent whose child is about to start at school, or a childcare professional, supporting a family to take this next big step, we've got information, support and reassurance to share.
Supports single parents online through specific issues for single parents, including getting back to work.
Carry out the Statutory Duties of the LA in line with the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.
This is a centrally held education service for any child with a diagnosed hearing or visual disability within the borough of Knowsley available from birth.
Programme for practitioners working with children and young people
Contrary to popular myths, life is often desperately hard for asylum seekers and refugees. The Liverpool City of Sanctuary movement, started in 2012, seeks to unite those already working to support asylum seekers and refugees, and provide a simple platform for others to do the same.
Southdene Community Centre is located just a 5 minute drive from Kirkby Town Centre.
From the 1st April 2014, Southdene Community Association (a group of local residents) took over the running of the centre as a charitable organzation.
The Service for the Sensory Impaired (Visually impaired) offers support for partially sighted and educationally blind children and young people living in Knowsley. We are aware that the needs of every visually impaired child are different, and the support we offer is tailor made to each child according to need.
Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.
The community Centre provides many different activities and projects for young people aged 11+ and adults to get involved in, including arts and sports, project work, awards, personal and social development.
Sahir House provides information and support to people living with, or affected by or at risk of HIV, and to increase knowledge and reduce stigma related to HIV and sexual health among the wider population.
The Old Schoolhouse began life as St. Agnes primary school. Today, a charity set up by local residents manages the newly refurbished building.
We're making the future of the Special Educational Needs and Disability
We help women to overcome financial difficulties and improve their social and emotional well-being.
UK based Summer Camp Adventures for 8-16 year olds providing child-focused residential holidays in a safe, supportive environment, away from the pressure of ‘real life’. Where days are play-packed and leave a child with memories that we believe are essential to a happy childhood.
Residential Supported Accommodation for young people aged 16-25. Emergency access project for young homeless people aged 16-21. Managed accommodation designed for older adults with complex needs in addition to the 16-25 years olds. Floating support services.
Documents about Ofsted's Special Educational Needs and Disability insp
have a number of cookery courses for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities
SUDEP Action is a specialist organisation, providing services, information and education for bereaved families and professional on epilepsy related deaths, including Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.