Libraries
Libraries have a wealth of information and resources for home educated families. Families who are registered with the Local Authority can benefit from an offer that we have secured with the library service, specifically for home educated families to have additional rights when borrowing library books.
Information and resources the library can offer ranging from:
- Library services 5-16 years of age
- Book Start
- Special Educational Needs
- Stories in other languages
- Summer Reading Challenge
Sport and physical education
Cambridgeshire County Council recognises that home educated children may enjoy taking part in physical activity and participating in team sport.
Below are links to websites which you may find useful. Please note that the services below are not linked in any way to Cambridgeshire County Council and is not a comprehensive list:
- Living Sport is the Active Partnership for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. They are a charity with the aim of improving the health, happiness and wellbeing of the people of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough by inspiring them to get active.
- Sport England website provides tips, advice and guidance on how to keep or get active in and around your home
- Physical Education at Home information on learn-together website for children to access physical education in the home.
Below are links to opportunities for young people for funding and youth involvement led by Living Sport:
Cambridgeshire Traveller Health Team
Cambridgeshire Traveller Health Team has two two Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) Education Support Officers, Beatrice White and Jo Chisholm.
Beatrice covers Fenland and East Cambs and can be contacted on 07501 508422 or email beatrice.white@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. Jo covers South Cambs, City and Hunts and can be contacted on 07501 508438 or email jolene.chisholm@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
They have both worked with the GRT community for several years in Cambridgeshire. They bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to the team. Their main priority is to support Gypsy Traveller families in Cambridgeshire to access education and services.
Peterborough United Foundation
Peterborough United Foundation is the charitable arm of the Peterborough United Football Club. Peterborough United Foundation deliver projects across 4 key themes: Sports Participation, Social Inclusion/Community Cohesion, Health and Education. The Foundation are dedicated to supporting and offering inclusive, fun and engaging sport activities such as football, cricket and rugby.
For more information please follow this link About Us - The Posh Foundation
Getting Ready for Change - Year 11
Preparing for adulthood is a time of important change for young people. For some, this could mean entering the world of work or leaving formal education; for others this might be starting a training course, furthering studies or even living away from home. For most, there will be an increased responsibility for managing their day-to-day lives, including their health and wellbeing.
Our ‘Getting Ready for Change’ (GR4C) Year 11 questionnaire is aimed at young people aged 15-16 and encourages them to consider some health-related topics to identify where they could benefit from support.
After completing the interactive digital questionnaire, they will be receive a downloadable summary of their answers. The summary will include personalised links to further useful information. They will also receive advice regarding where to access further help.
The questionnaire is anonymous and takes 10-15 minutes to complete. You will be asked to provide your home postcode and school attended (select elected home educated). This information allows us to develop our service around the needs of the children and young people in our communities.
Complete the Getting ready for change Year 11 questionnaire (opens cambspborocyphs.nhs.uk)
Getting Ready for Change - Year 9
To help young people prepare for the transition to the next stage of education, local NHS clinicians have developed an online health questionnaire for secondary school pupils. The questionnaire can be used as a 'Getting Ready for Change' checklist.
This is for all young people who are currently in year 9. It covers lots of points from hearing and eyesight through to emotional health and behaviour.
It is a digital platform that you can complete on your mobile device or laptop. Once you have answered seven questions, you will receive a personalised summary report. It includes links to approved information and support.
Access the questionnaire at Getting Ready for Change Year 9 Questionnaire.
The GR4C Extra Help version of the questionnaire may be suitable if you need extra support with:
- preferring things to be read out loud or to watch videos
- having difficulty reading words on a screen or page
- using assisted technology such as Dragon software
- getting Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) support
- having an EHCP
- having a learning disability
- getting extra support or time in school
- having an additional need or disability
Access the GR4C Extra Help questionnaire at Getting Ready for Change Year 9 SEND Questionnaire.
Getting Ready for Change – Reception and Year 6
During your journey through education there are times when significant change occurs, these are known as transition points and align with key points in your development. Age 4-5 and 10-11 are both transitional stages for children. To help your children prepare for this, local NHS clinicians have created an online questionnaire that can be your ‘Getting Ready for Change’ checklist.
This is designed to help you identify any areas where you might want more information or advice.
Completing the short questionnaire, can help you navigate this time of transition and help you ‘Get Ready for Change’.
Complete the Getting ready for change Reception questionnaire (opens cambspborocyphs.nhs.uk)
Complete the Getting ready for change Year 6 questionnaire (opens cambspborocyphs.nhs.uk)
Please watch the Getting Ready for Change video for more information.
Contact
If you have any questions, you can contact the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthy Child Programme. Call on 0300 029 50 50 or text 07520 649 887.
Useful information
Rebuild, Share, Connect (RSC) is an inclusive group for ages ranging 13-17. RSC is a space for young people who are not in full time education to meet others who understand them. Our aim is to create a safe and calm environment for people to bond and engage in activities designed by and for them.
Date: Fridays 1-3pm
Address: Burleigh Hill Community Centre, Constable Road, St Ives PE27 3EQ. For more information please contact: youth@stivestowncouncil.gov.uk
