At Hillsborough we work together with staff, governors, parents and pupils to make our school a happy, welcoming place. We create a learning environment that enables all pupils to make the greatest possible progress and achieve their full potential in a caring, supportive and fully inclusive environment. 

Special Educational Needs And Disabilities (SEND) Information 

Useful External Website

 

Sheffield Flourish created the Sheffield Mental Health website to give local people easy access to reliable mental health information. It’s designed to help anyone in Sheffield navigate the ups and downs of life, whether they have a diagnosis or are simply going through a tough time.

On the website you'll find:

  • Information on mental health services and support.
  • Details of local activities, groups and community opportunities.
  • Resources and guidance for wellbeing and everyday challenges.
  • Support for those seeking help for themselves or someone they care for.

 

SENDIASS - Provides impartial information, advice and support to children, young people with SEN and disabilities, and their familes, covering a range of matters including education, health, social care, disability benefits and leisure.

Sparkle Sheffield - Started by parents of autistic children, Sparkle Sheffield exists to help families with autistic children meet the challenges they face, feel less isolated, less frightened and more empowered. Autism affects families in different ways but only the parent of an autistic child can truly understand what life is like for us. Sparkle Sheffield is a registered charity which looks to benefit children and young people from birth to 25 who suffer a disadvantage through disability in particular autism, which is a commonly misunderstood disability. This is done by providing parental support, education about this complex condition and coping strategies to deal with the challenging behaviour that autism often presents. Helping the parent/carers to understand and help their children have a better quality of life and increase the child’s opportunities by targeting their main care givers understanding of the complex condition.

The Sheffield Autistic Society is a local charity for autistic and Asperger people and their families. They provide support and information, and campaign for a better world for autistic and Asperger people in Sheffield- children, young persons and adults.

National Autistic Society - Founded in 1962, they are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. Their goal is to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.

HENRY - Over the past 10 years HENRY have supported thousands of families to transform family life for the better in all sorts of ways – including improved nutrition, emotional wellbeing, parenting skills, breastfeeding, and getting more active. They have worked with over 10,000 health and early years practitioners and collaborated with NHS trusts, local authorities, and many other partners.

Family Action ADHD Project Sheffield supports the families of children and young people in Sheffield diagnosed with ADHD.

Kids Together Club - Parent led support group for families of children with disabilities, their siblings and friends.