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STEM activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in STEM? You can find out more about a range of local employers in STEM in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or community group, please click…Student finance for full-time students
Paying for studying a Higher Education (HE) course at a university or college The costs related to studying HE fall into two parts - tuition fees (study costs) and living or maintenance costs. The government provides funding to cover both these costs. The financial support…Student Finance HE
Make sure you find out about student finance before you go to university Students in higher education (HE) are charged up to £9,250 a year to study a course, so if you're thinking about HE make sure you find out about the help you can…Study abroad
Studying higher education (HE) abroad There are many reasons why you might want to consider studying part or all of your degree in another country. It will look good on your CV and will be particularly useful if you apply for jobs with companies that…Support for children and their families affected by disability
Affected by a disability and need extra support? There are national and local organisations, often charities, which provide advice, information and support to people whose lives are affected by a disability or medical condition. Information is important, but talking to people who share your experience,…Support from a Social Worker
If your child and family needs more support than is available through Early Help Services, Bright Start or the Local Offer you will need an assessment by a social worker. As part of the assessment the social worker will visit you to gather information about…Supported Assessment Questionnaire
When looking at your needs the social worker will look with you at the whole range of support available, including informal networks such as friends and family and what is generally available in the local community for all children. Where an assessment indicates that there…Supported Housing in Islington
Supported HousingSupported housing is a free service that provides a combination of housing and services to help people maintain their tenancies and live more stable and productive lives. This factsheet summarises the different types of supported housing.Sheltered Accommodation Sheltered housing schemes (sometimes called ‘warden controlled’)…Supported Internships for Young People with SEND
Supported internships are structured study programmes aimed at young people who need extra support to move into full time, paid employment. Supported internships are aimed at those aged 16 to 24 who have an Education, Health and Care plan. Internships normally last for a year.…Supported Internships for Young People with SEND
Supported internships are structured, work-based study programmes designed to assist young individuals who require additional support in transitioning to full-time, paid employment. Geared towards those between the ages of 16 and 24 with an Education, Health, and Care plan, supported internships aim to enhance participants'…Supporting Children with SEN in Schools
Children usually start school in the September after their 4th birthday, and will stay in education until they are at least 18 years old. Throughout their school years teachers will plan their lessons to make sure that all children can learn at their own pace.…Supporting children with SEN to maintain a healthy weight
'Health risks and the threat of obesity are huge concerns for families of children with disabilities and special needs. The issue goes beyond food and portion control for these families. It’s a balancing act: working with behaviors and aversions, medications and mobility challenges while exploring…Supporting pupils with medical conditions
The Children and Families Act 2014 (Section 100) placed a new statutory requirement on schools to make arrangements for supporting children with medical conditions, supported by related guidance Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions.Taxi Card
If you get the higher rate of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) you can apply for a taxi card that gives you discounted trips in a licensed cab. You can apply for a Taxi Card from Contact Islington.Taxi Framework for children and young people with SEND
The present taxi framework is supporting 122 children in SEND provision to travel from home to school and back. We are in the process of commissioning a new taxi framework and would value your feedback on the current taxi services provided to children with SEND.…Team Around the Child
A Team Around the Child (TAC) is a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners established on a case-by-case basis to support a child, young person or family. TACs support good professional practice in joined-up working, information sharing and early intervention. The model involves: A joined-up assessment, usually…Technology and digital activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in technology and digital sectors? You can find out more about a range of local employers in technological and digital sectors in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your…Technology and digital activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in technology and digital sectors? You can find out more about a range of local employers in technology and digital sectors in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your…Tell us what you think
Complaints about Islington Council If you want to complain, you have the right to do so. Making a complaint won’t affect the services you receive. How to make a complaint Social Services complaints If you have any feedback or wish to make a complaint about…Terms and Conditions of Use
By registering with this website, you agree to these terms and conditions ("Terms"). Please read the Terms carefully as they set out your rights and obligation. They also provide information on how you can submit material (“Content”) and how this will be used. IF WE…Terrorism and violent extremists
Terrorism is rare, however people become terrorists for all kinds of reasons Some of the reasons for people becoming a terrorist include believing their way of life or the things they believe in are under threat, or feeling isolated or insecure. If you are worried…Test A&G
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Test Test Test Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up…Think you may be pregnant? Need advice?
You can take a free pregnancy test ... ... and talk about your choices if the test is positive, at CAMISH at Pulse T: 020 7527 1300. Lift and Pulse also offer pregnancy testing and advice on all sexual health issues. You can go to your doctor or…Thinking about school
Young children develop and change very quickly. Many children who have additional needs in the early years will make good progress and will not need more support when they start primary school. Some with additional needs may need further support when they start school. Schools…Transition Pathways
Islington Council and Health partners are committed to developing clear and transparent pathways with service users to support young people with SEND who may need ongoing care and support to move seamlessly into adult services. Over the next 12 months’ partners will be developing an…Transport to School and College
Children and young people that have an Education, Health and Care Plan may be able to get help from the Council to support them with their travel to and from school or college. This will depend on a number of factors including their needs, their…Travel and transport
There are many different ways to travel using lots of different forms of transport If you want to go and explore more than your own area, you need to know how to travel around safely, on time and using the best method available. This section…Travel Training
Travel training helps children and young people gain the skills that help them travel safely and independently. We have been working closely with Action for Kids who have produced a Travel Training Toolkit designed to support young people with autism or a disability to develop…Travelling safely
Travelling in safety only needs a little planning Plan your journey by thinking about it a little before you set out. Check the times of the last bus, tube or train. Keep your valuables, like your purse, wallet or mobile out of site. Think about…Type 1 Diabetes in Schools
Diabetes is a lifelong condition, affecting the hormonal (insulin) mechanism controlling blood sugar, causing a person's blood sugar level to become too high. Diabetes has implications for a child or young person’s schooling and learning. Every child with Type 1 will have a healthcare plan…Understanding vacancies
Working out what a job advertisement is asking for is not always easy Try to identify the main skills and experience needed and match these with what you have done and are good at. If you can match yourself to a job you are more likely…Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a new government benefit for working age people on a low income or who are out of work. Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid monthly. Universal Credit is run by the Department for work and…University and Higher Education
Higher Education (HE) Higher education (HE) is education for people aged 18 or over, who have successfully completed a level 3 qualification, such as A levels or level 3 BTECs. Higher education courses are offered by universities as well as many other institutions and lead…Using chat rooms, social networking, online gaming, and websites safely
Chatrooms, Facebook, gaming and other social networking sites are a great way to keep in touch with friends ... ... and find new ones with similar interests However, sometimes people aren’t always who they say they are, it may be someone who might be dangerous so…Utilities
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Land that job! It may take time to find – and land – the job for you, whether you are 16, 18 or older. Looking for a job can be a job in itself. It is important to keep trying, keep motivated, stay focused, organised, determined and confident. Finding, getting…The Virtual School and Children with SEND
The Virtual School has prime responsibility to ‘champion’ the educational achievement of Islington’s Looked after Children (LAC). The majority of LAC have some form of special or additional educational need - as a group, LAC are nine times more likely to have an EHC Plan…Voluntary or unpaid work
There are lots of options for volunteers ... ... including work with: older people, children, administration and using ICT, sport, disability groups, the environment, arts and music. People do voluntary work for all kinds of reasons: to get some experience for a course or job…Ways of working
There are different ways to work Work doesn’t just mean having a paid 9 to 5 job. Work doesn’t have to be full-time, paid or permanent and you don’t even have to work for someone else. Your job could be: full-time or part-time permanent or…What are Special Educational Needs?
From the moment they are born children are developing and learning new skills. They do so at different speeds, and learn in different ways. Some may be slow starters but will usually catch up with other children. Children have ‘Special Educational Needs’ (SEN) if they…What are the things you think about when choosing a school for your child?
In November we asked the SEND Parent Parliament: What are the things you think about when choosing a school for your child? The results have been collated below. Parent Parliament members reported that when choosing a school, it was essential to consider numerous factors to…What does an Educational Psychologist do?
Educational Psychologists work with children and young people between the ages of 0 and 25 years who are residents of Islington or who attend Islington schools. They work in a range of educational settings including children’s centres, early years’ settings, mainstream primary and secondary schools,…What happens if the LA decides that an EHC Plan is not necessary?
If, following assessment, the Local Authority decides that an EHC plan is not necessary, it must inform the parents or young person, the current education provider and the health service, and give the reasons for its decision. This must take place within 16 weeks of…What is safeguarding?
The Children Act 2004 states that safeguarding children is about: Protecting children from maltreatment, abuse and neglect Minimising risks of harm to children Preventing impairment of children’s health or development Addressing children’s needs at an early stage rather than when serious problems have developed Ensuring…What is the Equality Duty?
The Equality Act 2010 brings together under one Act all of the requirements regarding equality and discrimination. The Act makes it unlawful for a school to discriminate against a pupil or prospective pupil by treating them less favourably because of their: Age Disability Gender reassignment…What is the Local Offer?
Since September 2014 every Local Authority has been required to publish information about services they expect to be available in their area for children and young people from birth to 25 who have SEND and also services outside of the area which they expect children…