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• • 23rd January 2020

  • Next set of themed coffee mornings

  • We have just arranged our next set of themed coffee mornings. Apart from having a nice chat over coffee and cake, you’ll be able to meet professionals from a range of different services, who are able to offer general advice and signposting.

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• • 23rd January 2020

  • Honouring an unsung community hero

  • Shelley Eggleston, who helps to run the parent support group Ray of Hope in the north of Sheffield, is the first winner of our David Woodhouse Community Award.

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• • 14th January 2020

  • Changes to Sheffield College Courses from September 2020

  • Sheffield College has decided to stop running its Personal Progress course. This was an entry-level course for young people with no formal qualifications and extra support needs including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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• • 21st November 2019

  • Warm Home discount scheme

  • You could get £140 off your electricity bill this winter. If your energy supplier is part of the warm home discount scheme, you can apply directly to them for help if you’re on a low income and get certain benefits.

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• • 14th November 2019

  • Consultation on draft Inclusion Strategy

  • Parents, young people, professionals and other interested people are invited to review Sheffield’s draft Inclusion Strategy and comment on it. The strategy will run for five years and set the priorities for how Sheffield supports its children and young people with additional needs.

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• • 14th October 2019

  • Stressed out? Try our taster sessions!

  • Parenting a child with additional needs can be very stressful. It’s important (but far from easy) to take time out to look after yourself and recharge your batteries. We currently have a grant from the Big Lottery Community Fund to offer taster sessions for a range of stress-busting activities.

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