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Advice for young people (700) Service
Integrated advice, guidance and access to personal development opportunities for young people aged between 13 and 19 to help them make a smooth transition to adulthood and working life
Autism strategy (1728) Service
Development and publication of a strategy which sets out the vision, aims, objectives and plans of both health and social care for adults aged 18+ years who have or are seeking a diagnosis of autism.
Behaviour development in schools (896) Service
Educational psychologists work closely with teachers and parents to help children who are having difficulties with: Learning and general development, including reading, writing, spelling and numbers; Emotions and behaviour; Making good relationships with other children and with adults.
Chaperone service (631) Service
A child taking part in a performance, which can include TV or filming, theatre, sporting activities or modelling, will require chaperoning. Chaperones employed by the local education authority should have passed all necessary checks for working with children
Child employment registration (1726) Service
When a child of compulsory school age is employed to work after school, at weekends or during school holidays, the law states that they must be registered for work with their local authority, who will issue a work permit. - See more at: http://www.devon.gov.uk/child_employment
Child performance licences (48) Service
A licence is required for school age children to perform in the theatre or on television. Before granting a licence the Education Authority will liaise with the Headteacher of the child's school to ensure that the child's education will not suffer should that licence be granted.
Child poverty needs assessment (1676) Service
A child poverty needs assessment is carried out by a council to identify the causes of child poverty and the outcomes for children living in poverty in the council area. It helps to build an understanding of the experiences of families living in poverty and how it relates to risk factors and outcomes.
Child poverty strategy (1677) Service
Development and implementation of a strategy to reduce child poverty in the local area.
Educational support for looked after children (1282) Service
The Looked After Children Education Support Service is responsible for ensuring that the local authority promotes the educational achievement of the children and young people in its care.
Head lice (1507) Service
Provision of advice to schools, parents and children on prevention and dealing with head lice
HIV / AIDS support for children and young people (246) Service
Support for children and the families of children living with HIV and AIDS to ensure that children with HIV and their families receive the best support to live their lives as they would choose..
Hospice care for children and young people (264) Service
Children's hospices provide respite and terminal care for children suffering from life-limiting conditions in a home-from-home environment. Care is provided for the child and their family at no cost to them for as long as is necessary, including post bereavement support.
Preventative services for children and young people (837) Service
The aim of pre-crime prevention scheme is identifying children and young people who are at high risk of offending and helping them to avoid entering the youth justice system.
Sensory rooms and activities (1787) Service
Sensory rooms and facilities where children or adults with a disability or special needs can explore and develop their senses and skills. Features can include: soft play areas, padded floors and walls and interactive equipment.
Speech, language and communication therapy (1788) Service
Work with children who have difficulties with speech, language or communication to improve their behaviour and ability to socialise
Supervised medication in school (5) Service
Teachers or other non-teaching staff may be required to administer medication or supervise a pupil taking it. There is no legal requirement for teachers to administer medication however they are required to ensure the health and safety of all pupils in their care which may therefore extend to administering medication.
Support for gifted children (892) Service
Schools should have in place a policy which helps to identify gifted and talented children in all areas of the curriculum and ensure that they are achieving their potential
Support when leaving education (1394) Service
Assistance to young people who have left education but are not in employment. Schemes may provide financial assistance or training and other support to help them find a job.
Teenage pregnancy (736) Service
Schools and the LEA should provide information and advice aimed at getting more teenage parents into education, training or employment, to reduce the risk of long term social exclusion.
Traveller children support (737) Service
The traveller service has teachers and home or school support staff who can help with attendance issues and supporting gypsy or traveller children whilst they are in schools.