Looking after a child who is not your own - Private Fostering information for Carers
Are you looking after a child who is not your own? You may be privately fostering without being aware you are doing so and action may need to be taken. What is Private Fostering? Private fostering is when a child under 16 (or under 18,…Looking after a child who is not your own – Private Fostering Information for Professionals
The law states that we have to be notified of any private fostering arrangements so that the Child Protection Team can complete an assessment to ensure that the child in this arrangement is safe. Schools and admissions teams are of vital importance in identifying these…Help and Support
In Redbridge, our vision for children and young people with special educational needs and disability is that they: Are supported to develop well in their early years at home; Receive ongoing support throughout their formal education to help them develop and achieve their full potential;…School Transition with an EHC Plan (Phase Transfer)
Apart from when an EHC plan is first issued, the move between phases of education is the most common time that parents, carers or young people have to think about what school or college should be named in the EHC plan. There should always be…Support for Carers, Parents and Siblings
This section has details of support available for parents, carers and siblings who have a caring role for a child or young person with a disability and/or special educational need (SEND). Parents and carers: services available for those with parental or guardianship responsibilities. More info..…Health Local Offer in Redbridge
What is the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT)? North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) provides an extensive range of integrated community and mental health services for people living in the London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, and…Specialist education and outreach services (S.E.a.T.S.S)
The Specialist Education and Training Support Service (S.E.a.T.S.S.) has been formed by combining existing specialist outreach services from across Redbridge to create one coordinated service that supports children and young people aged from 0-25 years; it also links closely with health and other professionals. As a…Employment
Young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) have a range of options available to enable and support them into the worksplace. There are local services available to provide support. Connexions Personal Advisors and the Job Centre Plus Disability Employment Advisors can assist young people…Complaints
Complaints about Council services If you are unhappy with any service you have received, please read the Council’s Complaint Procedure. Complaints about North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) NHS Services If you are unhappy with a health service you have received, please visit their website…