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Norfolk & Waveney Austism/ADHD support May 24

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Norfolk & Waveney Autism/ADHD Support Service May 2024 Newsletter

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How many of you reading this newsletter, deal on an almost daily basis with........ the After School Effect? Meltdowns, shutdowns, distressed behaviours, exhaustion, emotional dysregulation. Whateve

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Here you will find a selection of events across Norfolk for those with Autism and their Parents and Carers. From regular support and social groups to one day events! The Norfolk Autism Partnership cannot be held responsible for events that it does not directly organise itself.

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Norfolk & Waveney Autism and ADHD Support Service February 2024 Newsletter

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This guidance is an overview of pupil premium for school staff, parents and anyone else interested in the pupil premium.

Purpose

The pupil premium grant is funding to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in state-funded schools in England. In the financial year 2023-24, pupil premium spending will increase to almost £2.9 billion.

We want to support all schools to use the wealth of evidence of 'what works', evaluated by the Education Endowment Foundation ( EEF), to use this funding effectively.

Eligible schools

The following types of school are eligible to receive an allocation of pupil premium.

Local authority-maintained schools

This includes:

mainstream infant, primary, middle, junior, secondary and all-through schools serving children in year groups reception to year 11

schools for children with special educational needs or disabilities

pupil referral units (PRUs), for children who do not go to a mainstream school

local authority-maintained hospital schools

Academies, free schools and non-maintained special schools

This includes:

mainstream academies serving children in year groups reception to year 11

academies and non-maintained special schools for children with special educational needs or disabilities

alternative provision (AP) academies, for children who do not go to a mainstream school

Pupil premium is also provided to local authorities for eligible pupils in independent special schools, where the local authority pays full tuition fees.

Pupil eligibility

The following groups are eligible for pupil premium:

pupils who are recorded as eligible for free school meals, or have been recorded as eligible in the past 6 years, including eligible children of families who have no recourse to public funds (NRPF)

children looked after by local authorities, referred to as looked-after children

children previously looked after by a local authority or other state care, referred to as previously looked-after children

Funding rates for financial year 2023-24

This table shows how the pupil premium grant is allocated to schools and local authorities in financial year 2023-24, based on per pupil rates.

Pupil eligibility criteria

Amount of funding for each primary-aged pupil per year

Amount of funding for each secondary-aged pupil per year

Funding is paid to

Pupils who are eligible for free school meals, or have been eligible in the past 6 years

£1,455

£1,035

School

Pupils previously looked after by a local authority or other state care

£2,530

£2,530

School

Children who are looked after by the local authority

£2,530

£2,530

Local authority

The government has permanently extended free school meal ( FSM) eligibility to include children in all households with NRPF. These pupils should now be recorded as FSM eligible in the school census and their pupil premium eligibility will follow on from that automatically.

From 1 April 2023, pupil premium eligibility for pupils who have been adopted from care or have left care will include children adopted from state care or equivalent from outside England and Wales.

Funding for looked-after children will be paid to the local authority and should be managed by the virtual school head in consultation with the child's school.

The pupil premium allocations and conditions of grant for financial year 2023-24 provide further information.

Payment schedule for financial year 2023-24

Payments will be sent to local authorities on:

30 June 2023

29 September 2023

29 December 2023

28 March 2024

Payments will be sent to academy trusts (and free schools) on:

Payments will be sent to non-maintained special schools in:

Service pupil premium

Service pupil premium is additional funding for schools with pupils who have parents serving in the armed forces. It has been combined into pupil premium payments to make it easier for schools to manage their spending.

Pupils in state-funded schools in England attract the service pupil premium grant, at the rate of £335 per eligible pupil in financial year 2023-24, if they meet one or more of the following criteria:

one of their parents is serving in the regular armed forces, including pupils with a parent who is on full commitment as part of the full-time reserve service - this includes pupils with a parent who is in the armed forces of another nation and is stationed in England

registered as a 'service child' on any school census in the past 6 years

one of their parents died while serving in the armed forces and the pupil receives a pension under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or the War Pensions Scheme

This funding is primarily to enable schools to offer pastoral support and help mitigate the negative impact of family mobility or parental deployment. It can also be used to help improve the academic progress of eligible pupils if the school deems this to be a priority.

Funding paid to schools

To ensure that pupil premium is focused on effective approaches to raising the educational attainment of disadvantaged pupils, schools must use their pupil premium in line with the 'menu of approaches' set by the Department for Education.

The menu has been developed in line with the EEF 's 3-tiered approach to help school allocate spending across the following 3 areas:

supporting the high-quality teaching, such as staff professional development

providing targeted academic support, such as tutoring, including through the National Tutoring Programme

tackling non-academic barriers to academic success, such as difficulties in attendance, behaviour and social and emotional wellbeing

In line with the EEF 's recommended approach, schools should prioritise high-quality teaching, though the exact balance of spending between tiers will vary depending on the specific needs of pupils.

Pupil premium is not a personal budget for individual pupils, and schools do not have to spend pupil premium so that it solely benefits eligible pupils.

Pupil premium can be used to support other pupils with identified needs, such as pupils who have or have had a social worker, or pupils who act as a carer. It can also be used for whole class interventions, for example high-quality teaching, which will also benefit non-disadvantaged pupils.

High attaining eligible pupils should receive just as much focus as lower attaining eligible pupils when it comes to spending funding. Evidence shows that eligible pupils who are among the highest performers at key stage 2 are more likely than their non-eligible peers to fall behind by key stage 4.

Funding for looked-after children

Virtual school heads are responsible for managing the funding given to local authorities for the children in their care. They work with schools to ensure the funding is used to help deliver the outcomes identified in the children's personal education plans.

They can pass all the funding on to schools or retain some to fund activities that will benefit a group of, or all, the authority's looked-after children.

There is separate guidance about virtual school heads' responsibilities for using pupil premium.

Accountability

Schools must show how they are using their pupil premium effectively:

by publishing a statement on their website which presents an overview of their pupil premium strategy, and demonstrates that their use of the funding meets the requirements of the conditions of grant

through inspections by Ofsted - inspectors may discuss plans schools have to spend their pupil premium

through scrutiny of pupil premium plans by governors and trustees

Virtual school heads demonstrate to Ofsted how they are managing pupil premium for looked-after children in their virtual school annual report.

Schools are also held to account for the outcomes achieved by their disadvantaged pupils through published performance tables.

Further information

For more information, read the guidance for school leaders on using pupil premium and the EEF's guide to using pupil premium.

The allocations and conditions of grant show:

the funding given to each school

the totals at national, local authority and parliamentary constituency level

how pupil premium funding must be spent

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This guidance is an overview of pupil premium for school staff, parents and anyone else interested in the pupil premium. The pupil premium grant is funding to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in state-funded schools in England. In the financial year 2023-24, pupil premium spending will increase to almost £2.9 billion.

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The Family Action ASD/ADHD Support service offers support to parents of children and young people waiting for an assessment by the Neurodevelopment Service in Norfolk. We also offer some support to parents of children who have been diagnosed with ASD or ADHD. Parents are offered to attend workshops, support groups courses and individual support and advice in matters relating to their child's needs.

We also deliver the 4 week Puffins Programme for parents of children diagnosed with ASD. We do this in partnership with the team from the NCHC NDD Team and NCC Education Team

Home visits can be provided by this service in specific circumstances.

Service Details

Locations:

Swaffham Community Centre, The Campingland, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RB (directions displayed on map)

Organisation:

Family Action

Service Type:

Health and wellbeing

Website:

http://www.family-action.org.uk/

Other details

Accessibility:

Aims to accommodate the needs of individuals

Attended disability training in the last two years

Referral information:

The public can contact us on the numbers and email address provided.

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A child can't be forced to see the non-resident parent but if there's a court order in place, the resident parent must follow the agreed arrangements.

It's really important that you ask your child and explore what's bothering them before you think about stopping contact with a parent or another family member.

Both parents should work towards helping the child feel safe and happy in their care. A child's feelings are important but contact should be encouraged as long as it does not place them at harm.

If a young person doesn't feel their voice is being heard, they can contact an advocacy service such as NYAS, which helps young people in England and Wales express their wishes.

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A partnership of autistic people, parents, carers, those with an interest in autism, voluntary and statutory organisations and service providers working together to achieve an autism-friendly Norfolk.

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A partnership of autistic people, parents, carers, those with an interest in autism, voluntary and statutory organisations and service providers working together to achieve an autism-friendly Norfolk.

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Mental health & Autism

Those of us with autism are more likely to experience mental health problems than the general population. This can be because there are fewer resources and support to help develop coping skills. Also, we can experience more negative life events, face stigma and discrimination from people and services. It's really important that services are able to properly identify mental health problems, so people can get the right support at the right time.

Are you in need of support?

To find support in your area, call or email our or contact us directly on InfoLine 0300 330 5488.

Ambitious About Autism have information about making the most out of your visit to a psychiatrist. National Autistic Society have a directory of support for people with autism and mental health problems.

Guidance for professionals

We supported the National Autistic Society to create the guide below which aims to establish how to make mental health talking therapies better for autistic people.

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We're Norfolk and Waveney Mind, the mental health charity that believes no one should have to face a mental problem alone.

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Are you giving support or care to your child or young person above what you would normally expect as a parent? Your child may have additional needs, disabilities, long term illness, mental health or substance misuse problems.

You may not see yourself as a carer, above all you are a parent. You might find that health and social care professionals are less likely to see you as a carer too. It's important you see yourself as a carer, this is the first step to getting support for worries you may have.

Our Parent Carer service provides information, advice and support to parent carers across Norfolk.

What we offer

You might be looking for practical help or someone to talk to. You may have money concerns, need help with education issues, looking to make friendships with other parents or just not sure who to contact. Or you may just want to ask a question.

Our Parent Carer Service can be the first point of contact for you to get advice and support. We can help by listening, talking about any concerns, and connecting you to other organisations, groups or parents. It may be that you simply don't know who or what could help. We can help you explore this.

We have a team of support workers to help you in the best way that suits you. They can offer one to one support; face to face, online or over the phone. You might want to meet other parents to share experiences in a group, get tips and advice; we can help with this.

You may be also caring for someone else, maybe one of your parents or a partner. Or you may have another child or young person who is a young carer. Or perhaps your child is about to become an adult. As part of a much wider team, including support workers from the Carers Matter Norfolk Adult Team and the Young Carers Team, we can offer a much wider scope of support, where you only need to tell your story once.

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Even if you don't think you want help now, why don't you join Family Voice Norfolk. They are Norfolk's parent forum and can help you have your voice heard. You will receive a monthly newsletter which will give updates on this service. Join here

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Our parent carer service provides information, advice and support to people across Norfolk: from practical help to just someone to talk to.

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Child Benefit

You can get Child Benefit if you are responsible for bringing up a child who is under 16, or under 20 if they are in approved education or training. There is no limit to how many children you can claim for. Only one person can claim Child Benefit for a child. If the child lives with more than one parent or carer, you should decide who claims Child Benefit. If you cannot decide HMRC will make a decision for you. If you or your partner have an individual annual income of more than £50,000 you may have to pay some of your Child Benefit back in tax. You can claim Child Benefit at the same time as other benefits. You can find out more about Child Benefit and how to claim here.

If you live in Scotland you may also be entitled to a Scottish Child Payment.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit is the main benefit for people on a low income who are not already on other benefits or Tax Credits. You can receive Universal Credit if you are unemployed or working. If you are on other benefits or Tax Credits you should get further advice as you could end up worse off if you claim Universal Credit.

Universal Credit is usually a monthly payment to cover your living costs. How much you get will depend on your circumstances. It takes into account your whole household income and savings. You can't get Universal Credit if you and/or a partner you live with have more than £16,000 in savings or other assets. Your Universal Credit payment is made up of a 'basic allowance' but you may get more money if you have children, pay for childcare, rent your home, have a disability or health condition, or if you are a carer or care for a disabled child.

However, your Universal Credit may be reduced because of the benefit cap, and you will not usually get extra Universal Credit for a third or subsequent child born on or after 6 April 2017.

If you are entitled to Universal Credit you may be able to claim help with childcare costs if you work.

Child Tax Credit

You can only make a claim for Child Tax Credit if you already have a Tax Credit claim, otherwise you will be told to claim Universal Credit instead.

If you already claim Child Tax Credit, you can add a new child to your claim. However, if you have a third or subsequent child born on or after 6 April 2017, you will usually not be able to claim extra Child Tax Credit for them: you should still let HMRC know about the birth.

If you are getting Working Tax Credit you may be able to claim help with the costs of childcare if you work. Also, if you do not currently qualify for Working Tax Credit, but start working enough hours to qualify, you can add Working Tax Credit to an existing Child Tax Credit claim.

Housing Benefit

You cannot make a new claim for Housing Benefit unless you are over State Pension age or live in certain types of supported or temporary accommodation. If you already have an existing claim for Housing Benefit you can continue to get it when you have a child.

If you are renting and/or have service charges and you are not currently getting Housing Benefit, you may be able to claim help with housing costs through Universal Credit.

Housing Benefit may be reduced if the total amount of your benefits is higher than the benefit cap. However, the cap shouldn't be applied if you are exempt, for example, if you get Working Tax Credit, or you, your partner or a child are on disability benefits.

Help with health costs

You may be eligible for help with health costs, such as prescriptions, glasses and dental treatment if you are on benefits, including Tax Credits and Universal Credit.

Free school meals

You may qualify for free school meals if you're on benefits, including Universal Credit, however, if you are on Tax Credits, you'll only qualify if you get Child Tax Credit, not Working Tax Credit.

Warm Homes Discount

You could get money off your electricity bill for winter under the Warm Home Discount Scheme if you get certain benefits or if you have a low income.

Benefit calculators and further advice

If you need advice about what you can claim if you are responsible for a child you can ring our helpline or contact us on our advice form.

To work out what benefits you might be entitled to you can use a benefits calculator.

You can also get further advice from Citizens Advice.

If you are a lone parent, you can contact Gingerbread or in Scotland One Parent Families Scotland.

If you are a carer, Carers UK may be able to help you. If you are an older parent or carer, you could contact Age UK.

If you need advice about benefits for families of disabled children, you can contact Contact helpline 0808 808 3555.

Challenging a benefits decision

If you have applied for any of the benefits listed above and you have been told that you are not entitled and you disagree, you can challenge it. To do so, you need to request a mandatory reconsideration within one month of the date of the decision. You can request it verbally over the phone by calling the number provided on the decision letter, however, it is always best to make a request in writing on the relevant form or your Universal Credit online account. If you've missed the deadline, it is still worth asking for a mandatory reconsideration as there are circumstances where you may be able to make an out of time request if you have good reasons for why you are late. For more detailed advice, contact the Citizens Advice.

The information on the law contained on this site is provided free of charge and does not, and is not intended to, amount to legal advice to any person on a specific case or matter. If you are not a solicitor, you are advised to obtain specific legal advice about your case or matter and not to rely solely on this information. Law and guidance is changing regularly in this area.

We cannot provide advice on employment rights in Northern Ireland as the law is different. You can visit the Labour Relations Agency or call their helpline Workplace Information Service on 03300 555 300.

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Family pressures can sometimes be difficult to manage without emotional support and guidance to help. Many people feel confused by what information is available or struggle to access services close to home.

Our free FamilyLine service tackles these issues in a new and innovative way by using a network of volunteers from across the country to support family members over the age of 18 through telephone calls, email, web chat and text message.

The service aims to:

provide both immediate and long-term support

help with practical information and guidance

provide emotional and listening support

help with understanding and accessing relevant services and information

provide regular one-to-one befriending support to service users feeling isolated

access to short term telephone counselling

a referral into our many projects across England and Wales, where relevant.

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Parent Talk offers free, down-to-earth advice for parents of children aged 0-19. All our content is written or curated by our parenting coaches, based on their experience working with children, young people and their families.

Parents can browse articles, or chat to a parenting coach for individual advice and emotional support. It’s all free, and no topic is too big, small, or embarrassing.

https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-work-and-impact/children-and-families/parenting-support/

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Every parent needs a little help from time to time. We're on hand, in communities and online

We know that supporting parents means better outcomes for the child. We've seen the difference this support can make. That's why we offer help and guidance, in person and through our online services.

Our parenting programmes support families and care-givers around the UK. They're designed to help parents and children bond, learn, or overcome difficulties:

Incredible Years shares tips and ideas to help a child learn, in school and in life.

Incredible Babies teaches new parents how to support their baby in the first year of their life.

HENRY focuses on health, exercise and nutrition for the really young.

And through the Freedom programme, we help mums and children who have suffered domestic abuse.

These and more are available through children's centres. We also run courses online or by text message, reflecting how parents want to engage.

Parent Talk offers free, down-to-earth advice for parents of children aged 0-19. All our content is written or curated by our parenting coaches, based on their experience working with children, young people and their families.

Parents can browse articles, or chat to a parenting coach for individual advice and emotional support. It's all free, and no topic is too big, small, or embarrassing.

Our online advice services were brought together and relaunched on one microsite this year, in response to an increased demand. We've been working with seven local authorities to deliver a live chat service tailored to local needs. We're now working on rolling this out to help us reach more people.

90% of parents rate the service four or five out of five.

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Every parent needs a little support from time to time. That's why we offer help and guidance online and in person.

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It's okay to reach out for help. Your situation is unique and no parent has all the answers. We all need a little extra support sometimes, and we hear from parents and carers just like you all the time.

So, if you're worried about the mental health and wellbeing of a child or young person up to the age of 25, you can chat to us by phone, email or webchat.

Our Parents Helpline is also accessible for those who are hard of hearing or speak English as an additional language. If English is not your first or preferred language, we can arrange for a language translator to support you on a call with one of our helpline advisers. Or if you would like to use our webchat or email service, we offer a digital translation service.

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The Puffins Parent Programme is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children/young people aged 5-19 years who have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The programme is delivered by staff from the Norfolk Community Health & Care Neurodevelopmental Service.