Learning to talk: 0 to 6 months Babies and young children love it when you chat, play and read with them, even if you think they’re too young to understand. You can turn almost anything into a game. And every little thing you do together will help set them up nicely for the day they […]
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A local offer is for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 0 to 25 years. It provides information and support services available to families in their local area. ‘Local offer’ is a term from the national government. Explore the Lewisham Local Offer for children and young people with special educational
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When it comes to inclusion, neurodiversity refers to a world where neurological differences are recognised and respected as all other human variations. Depending on how our brains are wired we think, move, process information and communicate in different ways. Many people in our community use neurodiversity as an umbrella term used to describe alternative thinking
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For International Women’s Day 2024 and beyond, let’s Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment. The aim of the IWD 2024 #InspireInclusion campaign is to collectively forge a more inclusive world
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World Book Day is about celebrating books and reading all year round. It’s never too early to encourage a love of reading and we hope you find activities and advice here to help you enjoy sharing stories together as a family not just on World Book Day but every day of the year. Simply collect
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Our Explorers Plus Session jointly run with the Portage Team at Bellingham Children & Family Centre on Tuesday mornings has been a huge success and parents and children aged 0-5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are really enjoying some time to play and learn together. The session has been so successful that we
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Find out if you’re entitled to free NHS prescriptions, NHS dental treatment and help with other NHS costs using the NHS eligibility checker. If you have a long-term condition such as asthma, sickle cell, HIV, MND or Parkinsons you could also save money on your prescriptions by buying a Pre-Payment certificate Use the eligibility checker
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The current offer In England, all parents and carers of 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours a week childcare support with registered childcare providers. Eligible working parents and carers of children aged 3-4 can also get an additional 15 hours childcare support, bringing their total up to 30 hours a week. Some eligible parents of 2-year-old children
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Make the most of everyday opportunities to chat with your baby or toddler while you are out and about. It will help them to develop their speech and communication skills. The new Walking Trail from the Literacy Trust is a great resource to get you started on making everyday trips a learning experience for your
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This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 (5-11 February 2024) theme is My Voice Matters. Developed with the help of children and young people in Place2Be partner schools, My Voice Matters is about empowering young people to use their voices and share what matters to them – while encouraging those around them to hear their
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