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  1. Carers Assessment

    As you are a parent you have the right to request a parent carer assessment under the Children and Families Act 2014. The assessment will areas such as consider: Your individual needs as a parent carer What could make looking after your child easier for…
  2. Childminding

    If you love working with children and are thinking of setting yourself up as a childminder from your own home, you may be eligible for start-up funding from the Department for Education.  To help you get started on your journey to being a childminder, whether…
  3. I’ve been told

      In March 2020, Sefton secured funding from Health Education England to Improve Awareness of Neurodiversity in the Early Years across Sefton. One part of this project was Change the Conversation, looking at promoting a more positive outlook for those starting out on this journey.…
  4. Local Offer - Early years & growing up

    All early years providers in the maintained, private, voluntary and independent sectors that a local authority funds, are required to have regard to the 0-25 SEND Code of Practice Early years providers must have arrangements in place to support children with SEN or disabilities. These…
  5. Preparing for Adulthood Guide

    Preparing for Adulthood Guide The guide is aimed at young people with SEND who are approaching their latter school years, it gives information on the preparing-for-adulthood process, what to expect, what they should be considering at each stage and who to contact for support and…
  6. Sefton Family Wellbeing Centres

    We offer so much at Sefton Council, whether at one of our Family Wellbeing Centres, libraries or leisure centres. Family is the most important influence on a child's life, from the moment they are born until they reach adulthood and beyond.   Family Wellbeing Centres provide…
  7. Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS)

    Technology enabled care services are designed to empower and assist people to live independently in their own home, manage their own conditions and to ultimately improve health outcomes. Technology Enabled Care (TEC) can be defined as "any device or system that allows an individual to…
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