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Directory resultsDisabled Children & Young Person’s Team Eligibility Criteria
This Disabled Children and Young Person's Eligibility Criteria document (available in the downloads section of this page) sets out the eligibility criteria for how the Disabled and Young Person’s Team will support disabled children and young people including guidance to alternative sources of support that…
SEND - Care
Information on special educational needs and disabilities care There are a range of services including support services available for disabled children and young adults aged up to 25 years. Children and adults who are carers can also find out about support available. For more information…
SEND - Care: What about money?
This section provides links to information on the financial support and charges that may apply when accessing services. There are five information and advice pages which contain specific information about a range of personal budgets, financial aid and benefits which you may be entitled to.…
SEND - Care: Where can I find out about support services?
Many parents need help, friendship, advice and support during those early years when children are young. If you have one child under five then Home-Start Wolverhampton can help. Home-Start Wolverhampton co-ordinators recruit and train parent volunteers to offer support and friendship to other parents through home visiting.…
SEND - Care: Who can help me? Report Adult Abuse
If you are, or you suspect someone is, being abused call us on 01902 551199 during open hours or 01902 552999 for emergency out of hours. If immediate action is needed dial 999. It is better to report abuse over the phone so that our…
SEND - Direct Payments
Direct payments guide for parents of disabled children Direct Payments is a scheme to give people who need care services more choice and control over their lives. You may have been offered a Personal Budget by the council and are considering taking a Direct Payment…
SEND - Personal Budgets
What is a Personal Budget? A Personal Budget is a sum of money made available if a child/young person with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is assessed as needing additional and individual support from education, health and/or social care. The local authority or health…
Social Care - Transition to Adulthood
Local Authorities have a duty to carry out an assessment of anyone who appears to have care and support needs regardless of their eligibility and state funded care. "Services at transition should be aimed at moving a person into work/adult life in such a way…
Wolverhampton Strategy for Children and Young People with SEND
Here you will find the Wolverhampton Strategy for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.There is also a Easy Read version of the Wolverhampton Strategy for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.