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Children and Young Peoples Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)

We have pleasure in sharing with you the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) for Middlesbrough. It has been developed jointly by a range of partners that all have an interest in understanding the multiple, overlapping needs of our children, young people, adults and older people.…

Disabled Children: A Legal Handbook

A legal handbook is an authoritative yet accessible guide to the legal rights of disabled children and their families in England and Wales. The handbook aims to empower disabled children and their families through a greater understanding of their rights and entitlements. It is essential…

DfE Advice & Guidance Booklets

There are specific guidance booklets produced by the Department for Education to help all settings, parents, carers and young people understand the new Code of Practice. Please click on the most relevant link below: Guidance for parents and carers Guidance for children and young people…

Becoming an Adult

Becoming an adult can be a confusing time with lots of questions about what will happen when leaving school, starting work and thinking about independent living/leaving home. We want to help you make informed choices about your future, and help you improve your skills to become as independent as you…

Concerns, Mediation, Complaints

Click on the All Services Box to view the Concerns, Mediation and Complaints information.  

Transitions Guide

Middlesbrough Councils Children with Disabilities Team have produced a number of information booklets that you may find helpful. Download the Transitions Guide from the righthand side of this page.

Young Peoples Celebration Awards June 2019

Check out the photographs of our winners

Routes Into Work

What is this guide about? This guide provides information about options for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to help them move into paid employment. Find out about Study programmes, Supported internships, Traineeships, Apprenticeships and Access to Work. Download the Guide from…

What is Vocational Profiling

Vocational profiling As part of your preparation for adulthood you may be supported by staff in your school or college to develop your own vocational profile. A vocational profile is a document that looks at what job would like to do in the future and…

Tips for Going into Hospital if you have a Learning Disability

Going into hospital is a worrying time for any of us. It can be even harder for someone who has a learning disability. If you're looking after an adult or child with a learning disability, follow these tips to make a hospital stay go smoothly …