Contact:
Jonathan Eckersley - Professional Adviser,
Children and Young People.
For queries and comments about policies and procedures for
supporting children and young people in Suffolk Email:
goodpracticeguide@suffolk.gov.uk
To refer a child or young person for a service please
contact:
Customer First: Tel: 0808 800 4005 (Freephone from
landlines and some mobiles)
Postal Address: PO Box 771, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8WB
Email:
Customer.First@socserv.suffolkcc.gov.uk
Minicom: 01449 727120 Fax: 01449 723127
For queries about a child or young person already receiving a
service please contact the worker or the team
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Welcome
Suffolk's vision for children and young people is to promote an
environment and deliver services in which all children and young
people can flourish, as the basis for a fulfilling life. By
providing high quality integrated services we aim to ensure that
all children and young people can:
- be healthy;
- stay safe;
- enjoy and achieve;
- make a positive contribution;
- achieve economic well-being.
From this page you can
follow links to find out more about Suffolk's services for
children, young people and families:
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The
Adoption
and Fostering section has a wealth of information for
customers, parents, and professionals. |
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A small group of children are looked after in children's
homes. Follow this link to find out more
Children's Accomodation Service and how we support
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Childcare and Early Education in Suffolk has information for
parents and childcare professionals alike. |
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Suffolk Youth
and Connexions Service provides information, advice, support,
counselling and youth projects, as well as access to outdoor
activities, for young people aged 13-19 and up to 25 for those with
additional needs |
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The Children's Fund Programme is developing
services for children aged 5-13 at risk of social exclusion. |
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Find out about services and short break opportunities for
disabled children and young people. |
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Education has information about schools and promoting learning
throughout the community. |
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Good Practice in Children Services is an anthology of policies,
guidance and procedures for children's social care. |
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Most young people who are looked after beyond their sixteenth
birthday will receive support as care leavers.
Leaving
Care will tell you more about this. |
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Parent partnership provide support for parents and carers of
children with Special Educational Needs |
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The Suffolk
Safeguarding Children Board is responsible for
promoting the welfare and safeguarding children. |
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Services for young people who offend, or are at risk of
offending, are provided by the
Youth Offending Service. |
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The
Family Group Conferencing service offers support to allow
families to find their own solutions to problems. |
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