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In full-time study and training after Year 11
If you attend a school or college after age 16 or take a Foundation Learning course with a training provider ... ... your family may be able to claim: Universal Credit T: 0800 328 5644or in some cases Child Benefit T: 0300 200 3100 or Child…Include your Organisation or Service in the Islington Local Offer Directory
If your organisation or service is an Education or Health provision or a voluntary or charitable organisation that supports Islington children with special educational needs then we would like to hear from you. Your organisation or service can be considered for inclusion in the Local…Independent advice and support
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) provide advice and information to children with SEN or disabilities, their parents, and young people with SEN or disabilities. They provide neutral and factual support on the special educational needs system to help the…Infant feeding and relationship building from birth to around 6 months
Breastmilk or first infant formula is the best source of all the food and fluid your baby needs in the first 6 months of life. If you are breastfeeding, breastmilk will continue to give your baby extra protection against illness, for as long as you…Information and Support for People with Learning Disabilities
Islington Learning Disabilities Partnership (ILDP) Islington Learning Disabilities Partnership (ILDP) is a health and social care team working with people who have learning disabilities. Learning disability Learning disabilities’ describes the challenge that some people have in learning, understanding, and with everyday life skills such as managing…Information for children and young people who are electively home educated
We have put together the following information to support you in your home schooling (also called elective home education). Not all children in England go to school and that is because parents have a choice about whether to send their children to school or to…Information for families, Islington FIS
Free, impartial information and advice for families with children and young people aged 0-25 and the practitioners who work with them. Phone: 020 7527 5959 (answer phone outside 9am to 4pm)Email: fis@islington.gov.ukFollow us on FacebookInformation for new or existing Personal Assistants
If you would like a career in the care sector, being a Personal Assistant could be for you. A Personal Assistant is employed by older or disabled people who need some support to help them live independently in their homes. Being a Personal Assistant is…Information for parents who are electively home educating
Information parents or carers who are educating their children at home, or who are considering this as an option. What is Elective Home Education (EHE)? Elective Home Education is when parents or carers choose not to send their child to school, but to educate their…Information Sharing and Confidentiality
Practitioners recognise the importance of information sharing, but in some situations may feel constrained by uncertainty about when they can do so lawfully. This is especially so in early intervention and preventative work, where information sharing decisions may be less clear than in safeguarding or…Inspire! A creative programme for young parents and parents-to-be
Inspire! is a creative programme for young parents and parents-to-be (13-25 years). Meet other young parents, learn new skills, get advice on personal development, education, employment health and wellbeing, and much more. Inspire! takes place every Friday, 11am-3pm at 27 Dingley Place, EC1V 8BR. Creche and…Interviews
The interviewer has already seen your CV or application form and thinks you may be suitable, so ... ... don't panic but do prepare, it is essential if you want to have a good chance of getting the job. There are tips below to help…Is someone doing something sexual to you or a friend and getting something for it?
This is sexual exploitation and it is illegal They could be offering you money, gifts, or somewhere to stay in return for sexual activities. You don’t have to put up with it.Islington Children and Young People’s Health Strategy
This animation was created with support from local young people to briefly explain the five year plan that has been developed to improve the health of children and young people in Islington. The plan is known as the Islington Children and Young People’s Health Strategy…Islington Disability Register
Islington Council is required to keep a register of disabled children under the Children Act 1989. All Islington children and young people who have been issued with an EHCP are automatically added to the local Disability Register. If you do not want your child’s name…Islington Disabled Children's Service Policies and Practice Guidance
Islington Disabled Children's Service Practice Narrative SFS Front Door Protocol for provision of Advice for EHC Assessments SEND and EHCP Practice Guidance SEND and EHCP Practice Guidance - Appendix Supported Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) Supported Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) - Fact Sheet Supported Assessment Questionnaire - Fact…Islington SEND Parent Parliament
When parents and professionals work together, recognising each-others expert knowledge, better decision are made. Working together helps: Professionals understand how to develop and deliver services to meet the needs of children and families Parents to understand some of the difficulties faced by those who arrange…Islington SEND Parents Charter
The Islington SEND Parents Charter has been developed by our Parents Forum in co-production with colleagues from Education, Health and Social Care. It outlines the 10 most important principles that Islington parents believe all providers (including schools, voluntary sector etc.) should follow in order to…Islington Sensory Team
Our sensory team provides specialist support to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired or have a combined sensory loss (deaf/blind). Our aim is to provide services which are fair and equitable to all depending on the risk. What the sensory team…