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Preparing for adulthood needs to begin early – schools and professional involved with you should start having discussions with you about your long-term goals, so you can start planning for your future. You should be supported to prepare for adulthood so that you become as independent as…
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Autism and neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences should be both recognised and respected, in the same way as any other human variation. Most common types of neurodiversity Autism ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder. Dyscalculia. Dyslexia. Dyspraxia, or Developmental Coordination Disorder…
Autism Spectrum conditions /Neurodiversity
Bracknell Forest is in the early stages of planning its neurodiversity project. The aims of this project are: To ensure that the needs of any child or young person can be effectively met, whether or not they have received a diagnosis or meet the…
British Sign Language Videos - All About me and EHC Plans
BSL - All About me: <iframe width="756" height="436" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wEYV7KObw3o" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> National Deaf Children's Society - Education, Health and Care Plans (EHC) <iframe width="856" height="482" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pPb5bQo1DZ4" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Care leavers
Bracknell Forest Council: Support for Care leavers
Child Sexual Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation
Child Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse (also referred to as sexual assault) can be experienced by anyone. When a child experiences sexual assault, it is commonly referred to as child sexual abuse. Many adult survivors have found common factors in their experiences, including: They were usually…
Childcare
Choosing the right childcare provider for your child is an important decision, so it's a good idea to get as much information as possible before deciding what's best for you and your child. There are several different options for pre-school childcare: Childminders Pre-schools Day Nurseries…
Childcare Funding
Early years entitlements The government provides early years funding to support parents with the cost of early years education and childcare. This funding is divided into 3 separate entitlements and is subject to eligibility criteria: Universal entitlement Universal entitlement is for families with children aged…