Childrens Services - General Information
Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (Section 2) This is the law that requires local authorities to provide specified welfare services to disabled individuals including short breaks, equipment, adaptations, recreational services, and home assistance.
Children and Families Act 2014 (Section 3) Part 3 of this Act lays out how local authorities must deliver services for children and young people with SEND, including the principles guiding their actions.
SEND Code of Practice (2015) Provides statutory guidance on how education, health, and social care services must work together for children with SEND including references to children’s social care (see sections 3.49 and 10.49).
Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) A leading charity that produces expert guidance, training, and best practice resources for social care including SEND-focused materials.
Short Breaks
Short Breaks for Disabled Children | Shropshire Council Short breaks give children and young people with disabilities the chance to take part in fun activities outside of school. Options include after-school clubs, weekend groups, sports, holiday schemes, drama, and overnight stays.
Short Breaks for Disabled Children | Shropshire Council
The All In Programme | Shropshire Council For children up to 18 who need extra support to access activities. Run by the Actio Consortium, this programme offers a wide range of opportunities across Shropshire.
The All In Programme | Shropshire Council
What should a provider offer? | Shropshire Council Explains what you can expect from activity providers and how to check if they can meet your child’s needs.
What should a provider offer? | Shropshire Council
Short Breaks | Contact
Information about what short breaks are, how to access them, and what support is available.
Making a complaint about services | Contact
Step-by-step advice on what to do if you’re unhappy with a service your family has received.
Disabled Children’s Team (DCT)
Shropshires Disabled Childrens Team: Explains who the DCT are, who they support, and what help they can offer. Covers how to be referred, what happens in an assessment, and the possible outcomes. Also includes information about the Children with Disabilities Register, short breaks, and preparing for adulthood.
Disabled Children’s Team (DCT) | Shropshire Council
Social Care Services and EHCPs Explains how social care links to EHCPs and what should be included in Sections H1 and H2. Social Care Services | Shropshire SENDIASS
What is Social Care? Simple guide to what social care is, how to access services, and how to raise concerns. What is social care? | Contact
Parent Carer Needs Assessments
Parent Carer Needs Assessment (Shropshire) What the assessment is, how to request one, and what it covers.
Parent Carer Needs Assessment | Shropshire Council
Carer’s Assessment (NHS) Step-by-step guide to the assessment process and your rights as a carer.
Carer’s Assessment Explained (Contact) Advice on what to expect before, during, and after the process.
Carer’s Assessments: Your Needs as a Carer | Contact
Preparing for Assessment Tips from Carers First on preparing and making your needs clear.
Preparing for a Parent Carer Needs Assessment | Carers First
Carer’s Assessment (Carers UK) Guide to the process and what to do if you disagree with the outcome.
Carer’s Assessment | Carers UK
Q&A Guide (Suffolk Family Carers) Helpful overview of Parent Carer assessments, relevant to families beyond Suffolk.
Parent Carer Needs Assessments (Q&A) | Suffolk Family Carers
Carer’s Assessment Factsheet (PDF) Downloadable factsheet on the law, how to request an assessment, and what happens next.
Carer’s Assessment Fact Sheet | Contact
Self-Advocacy Toolkit (PDF) Practical toolkit to help you speak up during the assessment process.
Direct Payments & Personal Budgets
Direct Payments (Children’s Social Care) What direct payments are, how to apply, and what they can be used for.
Direct Payments – Children’s Social Care | Shropshire Council
Direct Payments Factsheet (PDF) Simple factsheet explaining the basics of direct payments.
Direct Payments Factsheet | Shropshire Council
Direct Payments for Under 18s Information on moving from children’s direct payments to adult services.
I’m Under 18 – Direct Payments | Shropshire Council
Personal Budgets & Direct Payments (Contact) Explains the difference between personal budgets and direct payments, plus tips for managing them.
Personal Budgets & Direct Payments | Contact
Personal Budgets & Direct Payments (IPSEA) Legal guidance on how to request direct payments and what to do if refused.
Personal Budgets and Direct Payments | IPSEA
Legal Framework The regulations that govern personal budgets and direct payments.
The SEN (Personal Budgets) Regulations 2014
Opening a Direct Payment Account Step-by-step guide from Just Credit Union on setting up an account.
How to Open a Direct Payment Account | Just Credit Union
Template Request Letter IPSEA’s template for formally requesting a personal budget and direct payment.
Template: Request a Personal Budget and Direct Payment | IPSEA