If you’re a parent or carer of a child or young person with a disability you may be eligible for short breaks. These short breaks in your caring can enable you to get a break or schedule in appointments for yourself such as the Drs, or a haircut or just relax for a few hours. […]
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Your child starting nursery is an exciting time for all the family but if your child has special educational needs and / or disabilities there can be much more to think about. Nurseries, playgroups and childminders registered with Ofsted follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The framework makes sure that there’s support in place for
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Being a parent can be difficult at times. If your child has a special educational need or disability there can be lots more to consider and it can feel as if there is always something that needs to be done and not enough hours in the day to do it. There are lots of organisations
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Drumbeat Outreach is a team of teachers and specialist advisers offering support, advice and training to children, families and professionals in Lewisham. They work across all mainstream educational settings, including Early Years, Primary and Secondary schools, and Post Sixteen provisions. Schools and Colleges can buy in support from the Outreach Team through a Service
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Having a child with a disability can put a huge strain on your finances, especially if you or your partner have had to adjust your working hours to look after your child. Some disabled children need specially adapted equipment, clothes or toys and these can be expensive. Disability Allowance can help you get money every
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Childcare support is available – MENCAP tell you how to make it more affordable and who to contact to find the right childcare. You can get childcare until your child is 18 years old. Childcare can be helpful for both your child and your wider family: It can help support the early learning of
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