This brings together health, education, and care....It brings together: children’s social care education early years youth services community health These services work as one system....This includes: early help and family support safeguarding services fostering and residential care special educational needs and disability (SEND) support health services for children and families youth services and community programmes We also commission homes and placements for children who need care. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/commissioning-services-for-children-and-young-people/

Last updated: 16/09/2026 15:54:03

A Direct Payment gives you choice, control and independence over your care and support....This allows you to arrange and pay for support that meets the needs agreed in your care and support plan. ...Such as employing a personal assistant, using a support agency, or funding short breaks for your carer.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/direct-payments/

Last updated: 04/08/2026 08:43:34

We are not here to tell you how to parent your child – we acknowledge that you are the expert on your child. ...They are not designed for children or young people to attend....A range of dates are available, book a Information session on the Eventbrite website.Eventbrite websiteSupporting Parents and Children Emotionally (SPACE)SPACE is a free programme for any parent or carer who wants to better understand and support their children’s emotions, as well as their own.This 6-week face-to-face programme will cover:Understanding what is meant by a Trauma Informed approachUnderstanding toxic stress and the flight/fight responsePractical approaches to support children to regulate their emotionsHealthy coping strategies for dealing with stressManaging different emotionsUnderstanding behaviourBuilding resilience in ourselves and our childrenAdopting appropriate expectations of childrenEnhancing your ability to provide nurturing careIf you are a parent/carer of a school-aged child please contact your child's school to find out if they are running a programme.If you are a parent/carer of a child aged 5 years and under please book your place with Headstart Kernow.Headstart

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/parenting-page/send/parenting-programmes-to-support-children-and-young-people-up-to-25-years-with-send/

Last updated: 02/10/2026 08:51:42

The Early Years support service works mostly with educational settings, to support them, with the children they look after....However, we can work with parents/carers of children in some cases....Working with children together with the staff, or other professionals who have direct involvement with your child.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/pre-school-and-early-years/information-for-parents/

Last updated: 07/05/2026 10:36:51

Cornwall Adult Education are working with the Good Growth Hub to access the Shared Prosperity Fund....If you are unemployed, looking for a career change or want to progress in your current employment setting then these courses could be free to you....Getting Started with Computers Foundation Digital Skills Level 3 Award In Education and Training Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning Cornwall Adult Education | Enrol, Apply and Enquire

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/adult-and-community-education/shared-prosperity-funding/

Last updated: 17/09/2024 13:55:45

It applies across the Local Area Partnership: Health, Education and Social Care.  ...This included people from health, education, social care and the voluntary and community sector....They came up with five themes: Quality Assurance of Education Health and Care PlansExperience and outcomes of children and young peopleEffective Data Management and IntelligenceReduce waiting times for health services (specific focus on neurodevelopmental conditions)Improve communicationQuality Assurance of Education Health and Care Plans We are building a framework for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/send-newsletters/

Last updated: 01/07/2026 08:44:09

Pathways include:Understanding your child with additional needs (6 months - 19+ years)Understanding your child: from toddler to teenager (6 months - 19+ years)Understanding your child's feelings (6 months - 19+ years)Understanding the impact of the pandemic on your child (6 months - 19+ years)Understanding your teenager's brain (Preteen to teenager)Visit the website and use the code TAMAR for free access.Visit the Togetherness (Solihull Approach) websiteWebsitesSEND Local OfferCornwall’s SEND Local Offer is the provision that is available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.It includes:Health and Social CareEducation and trainingActivities for children and young people with SENDVisit the Cornwall SEND Local Offer websiteSENDIASSSENDIASS provides free, confidential, impartial advice, guidance and support to parents of children with special educational needs and children and young people with SEND from 0-25. ...Visit the Cornwall SENDIASS websiteCornwall Parent Carer ForumCornwall Parent Carer Forum is dedicated to empowering and uniting parent carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).We work to represent the voice of parent carers with the local authority, health services, education providers, and voluntary and other organisations to ensure that families’ voices are heard and valuedVisit the Cornwall Parent Carer Forum websiteQwell - Support for Parents/CarersParents and carers in Cornwall have access to a free counselling service to help support Mental Health and Wellbeing....The support is free, safe and anonymous and does not require a referral.Visit the Qwell websiteInternet MattersInternet matters is a charity that provides parents and carers with guidance, advice and support to help children navigate the online world safely.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/parenting-page/send/parenting-self-help-for-children-and-young-people-up-to-25-years-with-send/

Last updated: 02/10/2026 09:04:50

About the Healthcare parking permit scheme This is a scheme to support carers to deliver care services to older and vulnerable people living in our communities ....Who can apply Care organisations are able to apply to Parking Services for approval to join the scheme....Social Care’s Commissioning Team have a list of their approved care organisations and we will check applications against that. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/parking/positive-parking-framework-for-cornwall/carers-on-street-healthcare-parking-permit-scheme/

Last updated: 28/05/2024 06:50:03

Hope Again is Cruse Bereavement Cares website for young people. ...Cruse Bereavement Care to promote well-being, enable understanding grief and coping with loss....It supports bereaved children, young people, parents and carers .

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/deaths-funerals-and-cremation/bereavement-advice-and-support/

Last updated: 21/10/2025 06:25:05

We are implementing Signs of Safety in our work with children and their families....This is at the heart of our mission to improve our practice and outcomes for children in Cornwall....Our mission is to: help and protect the most vulnerable children and young people living in Cornwall from significant harm support the educational inclusion of those children close the gap in outcomes between them and their peers The focus of our work is on putting the child’s lived experience at the heart of assessments and plans. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/child-protection-and-safeguarding/signs-of-safety/

Last updated: 06/08/2026 07:27:43