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Advice & Information
Directory resultsEquipment to help you at home
There are lots of options when it comes to choosing equipment to help you be independent in your own home. Some of these options are listed below. You can also contact Rutland County Council's Housing Options Team to discuss your options in further detail.
FAQs for parents and carers
Rutland County Council answer some questions asked via Rutland Parent Carer Voice.
Financial crisis support
Rutland County Council's website has information to help you if you're struggling due to sudden financial hardship, for example damage caused by a flood or fire, or if you need help to leave a violent relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rutland County Council answer some FAQs about SEND services for children and young people in Rutland. FAQs relating specifically to the coronavirus and education can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions for Carers
This page answers some frequently asked questions carers may have about the support available to them.
Getting around
Here you will find information about transport and other services available to help you get and about in around Rutland including: school transport for those with or without a statement or Education, Health and Care plan Information about specialised transport support with travel costs support available to young people for independent travel travel arrangements to support young people to access further education
Getting the most out of technology
Technology is becoming increasingly popular to help people be as independent as possible. Listed below is a variety of apps and gadgets that can help with using devices and staying safe.
Graduated approach to meeting SEND in School
Where a pupil is identified as having SEND, schools should take action to remove barriers to learning and put effective special educational provision in place.The vast majority of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) are supported in local mainstream schools. …
Health and Wellbeing
Keeping well and healthy is really important for everyone. The NHS provide universal services that everyone can access and use. Details of these services can be found on the NHS Choices website which also has lots of information and advice. Children with special educational needs…
Help With Childcare Costs
You can get help paying for childcare if it’s provided by a: registered childminder, playscheme, nursery or club childminder with an Ofsted-registered childminding agency registered school home careworker working for a registered home care agency This is known as ‘approved childcare’. Check what help you…