Articles on Family Information Service (93)
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme
What is this programme about The aim of the programme is to support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, encouraging them to engage in interactive and fun activities and provide them with access to nutritious food during the holidays.…Housing and Homelessness
Homelessness is devastating, dangerous and isolating. On average, homeless people are more likely than the general population to: Die at a younger age Have been victims of violence Take their own life than the general population Causes of homelessness People become homeless for lots of…Identifying and supporting children with additional needs in the early years (aged 0-7)
Welcome to the 0-5 years area of the SEND local offer for Newham. Within this section you will find information on: - 1) What to do if you are worried about your child’s development 2) Making an early notification and what this will provide.3) What to expect…Immunisations
Since vaccines were introduced in the UK, diseases like smallpox, polio and tetanus that used to kill or disable millions of people are either gone or seen very rarely. However, if people stop having vaccines, it's possible for infectious diseases to quickly spread again. There are…In-year Admissions
If you want to apply for place in a state-funded school in Newham during the school year you must make an in-year application.Involvement / Volunteering opportunities
We believe that everyone has the power to create positive change in their communities, and through volunteerism, we can build a better world hand in hand. At our core, we recognize the incredible value of human connection and the transformative power it holds. We understand…The London Ambulance Service
The London Ambulance Service have coproduced 3 new resources to support people with a learning disability or autistic people when using the ambulance service. These resources are designed to help to know what to expect when an ambulance comes to see you including assessments we…Making your education health and care plan (EHCP)
In making a decision whether your child/young person require an EHC Needs Assessment and support through an Education, Health and Care Plan, we will look at: Whether your child/young person have complex special educational needs and/or disability which affect her or his everyday life Whether…