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Disabled children

Introduction

From birth to starting nursery (around 3+ years), disabled children’s health, educational and developmental needs are assessed and supported by the Child Development Unit.

After this the Council’s Disabled Children’s Team may provide services to a child or young person aged up to 18 years if they have severe learning disabilities or are likely to need significant support throughout their lifetime in order to take part in ordinary activities. The Team’s duty worker is available to discuss and answer informal questions on Mondays to Thursdays between 1.00 pm and 5.30 pm and Fridays between 1.00 pm and 5.00 pm.

The Council keeps a Register of Disabled Children, used to help predict need and plan services for the future. Inclusion in the register is voluntary.

For further information, telephone: 01422 393355.

Useful links

Contact a family|
Contact a Family is the only UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children. They also enable parents to get in contact with other families, both on a local and national basis.

Early Support|
Early Support is for families with young disabled children. It is the Government's recommended approach to co-ordinating services across England.

Living Our Lives [PDF file 2173KB]|
Living Our Lives is a new practical guide for parents and carers of disabled children and young people in Calderdale.

Special educational needs: Useful links .

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