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Travel Assistance to School / College (SEND)
Home to School Transport Policy As a parent, it's your responsibility for getting your child to and from School. However, in some cases, the Council can provide help / support for your child's travel between home and school. Our Home to School Travel Policy is…Accessing a Mainstream Base (Also known as ARP or SEN Unit)
In Middlesbrough, we have various bases in mainstream settings which provide additional support for children and young people with special educational needs. They are called either: SEN Units - special provisions within a mainstream school where the children with a specific type of SEN are…Annual Health Checks
People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people. This does not need to be the case. Annual health checks are for adults and young people aged 14 or over with a learning disability. An annual health check helps…Annual Health Checks - Mencap Easy Read
If you have a learning disability and have joined the learning disability register, you might also be able to have a free Annual Health Check. What is an Annual Health Check? An Annual Health Check is done by your doctor once a year. Your doctor will…What Is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships An apprenticeship is a paid job which combines practical training in the workplace with study. As an apprentice you will: - work alongside experienced staff; - gain job-specific skills; - earn a wage and get holiday pay; and - study towards a related qualification…Changing Places - Accessible toilets in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough has a number of purpose-built Changing Places toilets for disabled people. Changing Places toilets are bigger than standard wheelchair accessible toilets, which don't provide changing benches or hoists, and are too small to accommodate a wheelchair user and more than one carer. Changing Places toilets are…What Is A Supported Internship?
What are Supported Internships? Supported internships are a structured study programme based primarily at an employer. They enable young people aged 16-24 with a statement of SEN, or an Education, Health and Care plan to achieve sustainable paid employment by equipping them with the skills…Jargon Buster - Our Words explained!
Professionals can sometimes use words, phrases and/or abbreviations that are difficult for parents, carers and young people to understand. They can also mean different things to different organisations. Click on the letters below to see some of the words and terminology you might come across.What is A Study programme?
All young people must continue in some form of education or training until their 18th birthday. If you are in education, you should follow a ‘study programme’. A study programme is a type of course which individualises your learning, helps to prepare you for adulthood…