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Lots of young children find it difficult to settle down to sleep and will wake up during the night. For some people, this might not be a problem. But if you or your child are suffering from lack of sleep, there are some simple techniques…
Sleep tips for teenagers
A minimum of 8 to 9 hours' good sleep on school nights is recommended for teens. Here's how to make sure your teen is getting enough sleep to stay healthy and do well at school. Limit screens in the bedroom If possible, don't have a mobile, tablet, TV or computer in…
Sleeping pills and the alternatives
More than 10 million prescriptions for sleeping pills are given each year in England, but medication only offers short-term relief. Non-drug treatments have been under-used, but sleep experts say they offer the best long-term solutions to chronic insomnia. Professor Kevin Morgan of Loughborough University's Sleep Research…
South Asian health issues
If you're from a south Asian background, you're more likely than people from other communities in the UK to have certain health conditions. This is also the case for some mixed-race people of south Asian descent. The term "south Asian" in these articles refers to…
Special care: ill or premature babies
Neonatal care in hospital Special care is sometimes provided on the ordinary postnatal ward and sometimes in a specialist newborn (neonatal) area. Having a baby in neonatal care is naturally worrying for parents and every effort should be made to ensure that you receive the…
Special educational needs (SEN)
If your child has a learning disability, their special educational needs (SEN) can be met either in a mainstream school with extra support, or in a special school. If your child has special educational needs, they will be able to access help, called SEN support, from: nurseries or…
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusion Funding and Disability Access Funding
Children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) may be eligible for additional funding to support them to access an early education or childcare provider. The additional funding available, where eligible, is paid directly to the provider: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusion Funding for 2,…
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - Monday 24th July
Here you will find information provided by the Children and Adults with Disabilities (CAD) Team Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) and Sycamore Trust iin relation to transitition.
Specialist Assistant for Medical and Physical Needs
The Specialist Assistant aims to give the fullest access possible to the curriculum through IT and other reasonable adjustments in the classroom. This is done by using existing resources and/ or specialist equipment. The Specialist Assistant: Supports children and young people in school to access…
Spotting signs of child sexual abuse
One in 20 children in the UK will experience child sexual abuse. Here are the signs to be aware of and what to do if you suspect a child is being sexually abused. What is child sexual abuse? What are the signs that a child…