What is a Personal Budget?

A personal budget is one of the ways of giving you more choice and control about the way your child is supported. Find out more by viewing the information and guidance pages.

EHCP Process Survey

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - process feedback This project aims to do the following; Consult with parents, carers and young people around the processing of request an EHCP Consult with educational providers around the process of requesting an…

Car Seat Law

Current UK law requires all children under 12 or less than 135cm in height to use a car/booster seat. Shocking 34% of 8 to 11-year olds in the UK are not using a booster seat on car journeys when one is required.

Autism Help Sheet From Options

Help sheets are produced monthly and written by our clinical team. The Options Clinical Team has created a series of help sheets offering advice and guidance for parents and carers who look after children, young people and adults with autism.

Childcare Service Compensation

As you will be aware some parents have been unable to access Tax Free Childcare through their childcare accounts for technical reasons.  These parents may be able to claim compensation, and get the government top-up as a one-off payment. There is also the possibility of…

Can you get help with childcare costs? - NEW government website

  The government is introducing new ways to help parents with childcare costs. Look through all the help on offer, Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support. www.childcarechoices.gov.uk or call 0300 123 4097

Becoming a Childminder

Thinking of Becoming a Childminder? First Steps: Before applying to become a childminder there is a great deal to consider and questions to ask. If you would like to become a childminder in Thurrock, your first step is to attend a Childminder Briefing Session. The…