Information and Support for Parents
There are lots of local organisations that are there to support you whether your child has a new diagnosis or you just want to reach out for advice and support. Please see the information attached or speak to Mrs Curtis about refferals or other ways of supporting you and your child.
Your Child's Health and Wellbeing- Derby City Council -
We are pleased to share Derby City's Public Health 5-19’s Health Prospectus for Schools (you may hear this referred to as the purple book), a comprehensive resource designed to support the health and wellbeing of children and young people aged 5-19 years. The prospectus brings together a wide range of health and wellbeing topics, alongside up-to-date guidance, local services, resources and support available to children, families and schools. It has been developed to help parents and carers access reliable information to support their child's health, while also providing schools with a valuable reference tool to inform practice and enhance the delivery of Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) and wider health and wellbeing initiatives. The prospectus includes information on topics such as the importance of registering with a GP and dentist, emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, vaccinations and accessing healthcare services.
Derby SENDIASS - provides free, legally-based impartial, confidential and accessible information, advice and support for children, young people and parents/carers covering SEN, Disabilities, Health and Social Care.
Umbrella - supports families living in Derby providing a range of exciting activities drop in and offers an advice, support and signposting service to other agencies and services.
Funabili8y - is a leisure and developmental programme for young disabled people aged 3-25 years who live in Derby with any type and degree of disability. Fun-abili8y runs a variety of specialist clubs, one to one community support and a holiday programme of trips and activities in each school holiday.
Ronnie Mackeith - provides specialist medical and therapeutic support for children and young people with long-term health conditions. The team also supports families and carers with a well-used service which provides information.
Parent Carers Together - is an independent, non-political group that represents parents and carers of children and young people 0-25 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Derby City.
