Some children and young people with SEND who live in Solihull will need social care support.
Social care covers a range of services that help people with day to day living. For children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) this may mean help with their care due to a disability. Or it may mean respite or a short break activity for the child or young person to enable them to spend regular time away from the family home.
If you feel your child may need support from social care, you should discuss your concerns with an early help professional, who will tell you what help is available. Early help offers a range of advice and support to families who need help with parenting concerns such as challenging behaviour or sleep issues.
The team support children up to the age of 18 who have learning disabilities, physical or sensory impairment, chronic or life threatening or life limiting illness or multiple disabilities who’s needs cannot be met through universal, targeted or early help support.
Between the ages of 16 and 18 the child will start a transition to adult services. Transition is a gradual process of supporting a young person and their family through their teenage years into adulthood.
Parents and carers for young people who have care and support needs can access a range of extra support.