This factsheet explains the key parts of the education system in England that affect children from birth to age five, as well as some general information about finding suitable childcare.
Category: Parenting – Disability
Factsheet: Introduction to the Care Act 2014 – England
An overview of the rights of families with a child who may need support to prepare for the transition to adult services, young carers who are approaching 18 and disabled adults aged 18 and above.
Short breaks – how you and your family can benefit (factsheet)
This factsheet explains how parents of disabled children can take a break from their caring responsibilities through ‘short breaks services’. Short breaks can also allow disabled children to have a change of scene and try different experiences.
Health services for disabled children and young people (booklet)
This guide has been written for: • health practitioners and commissioners, to increase their understanding of the specialist services that disabled children access • GPs to coordinate care for disabled children, young people and their families. The guide will also help parents to understand how health…
Growing up, sex and relationships information leaflet for disabled young people
This 16-page leaflet is for disabled young people. It has information that might help them to find answers to some questions they might have about sex and relationships. There is lots of information and advice available for young people about sex and relationships and all things…
Growing up, sex and relationships – a guide for parents of young disabled people
The Growing up, sex and relationships parent guide has been written specially to support parents of disabled children around this tricky subject. The guide contains tips on developing a child’s self-esteem and keeping them safe, encouraging friendships, and how to talk to a child about…