Sheffield SEN & Disability Information, Advice & Support

31/07/2026

31/07/2026

It's feedback Friday! Check out some of our latest evaluation comments from parents, carers and young people.
If you have had support from us recently and want to give us some feedback, you can complete our online evaluation form here - it only takes a couple of minutes and we would love to hear from you! ⬇⬇
https://forms.office.com/e/mjNbvMbXep

30/07/2026

Meadowhall are launching a centre wide Quiet Hour next Tuesday, 4 August, designed to create a more inclusive and accessible shopping experience for guests who benefit from a calmer environment. Meadowhall Quiet Hour will take place every Tuesday from 10:00–11:00, with full participation from all retailers, restaurants, and leisure operators.

All retailers will support by:

• Turning off all music
• Avoiding Tannoy announcements.

The following additional measures may also be implemented by retailers:

• Switching off flashing screens
• Lowering lighting where possible
• Reducing trolley and basket movement
• Minimising checkout beeps and other electrical noises
• Turning off scent air systems and diffusers.

30/07/2026

We are making SSENDIAS even more accessible for parents and carers by offering some new online advice appointments where you can book a 15 minute video-call slot with a caseworker to get some advice.

These sessions are not available for parents who have an existing appointment with us or have already been allocated a caseworker.

We have two dates coming up:

11th August, appointments available from 1pm
17th September, appointments available from 10am

Book an advice appointment here https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ssendias-advice-appointments-4856454?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

29/07/2026

You can find more information about preparation for adulthood here

https://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/localoffer/preparation-for-adulthood/

27/07/2026

You can find more information about preparation for adulthood here

https://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/localoffer/preparation-for-adulthood/

24/07/2026

We have increased the number of parent sessions we now offer!

We are still running sessions on SEN Support, EHC needs assessments and checking a draft EHCP, but we now also offer sessions on:

Suspensions and Exclusions
Your options following decisions from the local authority relating to an EHC needs assessment or an EHC plan.
Mediation
Completing appeal application forms
What to expect from the Tribunal process.

To find out more about the sessions and book your place, head to our website

Please note: these sessions are only relevant to parents and carers who live in Sheffield as they will discuss local policies and processes. If you live outside of Sheffield you can contact your local SENDIAS service for support.

23/07/2026

If your child will be starting Y6 in September and doesn't have an EHC plan, it's nearly time to start applying for secondary schools. Here is a list of open evening dates for the mainstream secondary schools in Sheffield.

You can find out more about the application process here https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/schools-childcare/how-apply-school-sheffield/apply-secondary-school