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Specific Learning Difficulties - Schools Information and Resources
Children with Additional Literacy Needs/Dyslexia Definitions: What is Dyslexia? Children learn to read and write at different speeds. However, there are some children who experience persistent difficulties with these skills, in spite of the teaching and support they receive. These children may have the specific…
Speech and Language Difficulties - School Information and Resources
Please take a look at the Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) Tool for Schools which helps staff identify children with speech and language needs. Letter to All Schools - Speech and Language Video Access [PDF 99KB] Case Studies The Communication Trust - Working together the…
Support for Families in Need
With the cost of living on the rise, there will be people in Cumbria who are struggling, whether that's emotionally, financially or just because they need practical help to get in touch and seek support. It can be daunting to search through what is on…
Supporting your Child's Education
You must make sure your child gets a full-time education that meets their needs. Click on the tiles below: Other websites useful for parents supporting their child's education: Family Lives - supporting your child at school
Tax Free Childcare
If you're a working parent with children under 12 (or under 17 for disabled children), you can open an online account to pay for registered childcare. The government will top-up the money you pay into the account. For every £8 you pay in, the government…
Transitioning from Childrens to Adults
What is transition? The process leading up to a young person's move from school into adult life is called transition. It is essential that the voice of the young person and their family is heard and careful planning of process is key to helping all…
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It is paid monthly. It will replace the following benefits: Child Tax Credit Housing Benefit Income Support income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Working Tax Credit If you currently receive…
Useful Apprenticeship & Training Information
To receive notifications of apprenticeships and vacancies, please contact Inspira Advice Services: http://www.inspira.org.uk/contact-us National Apprenticeship Website: www.apprenticeships.org.uk Many national and local companies recruit through this website - you can apply for vacancies once you have registered. You can 'search' for vacancies by type, by postcode or county. …