Sleep

Sleep is essential for life and development. In our modern society, sleep can be limited or disrupted. This can have serious consequences at all ages and stages.

Children with SEND are more likely than their peers to have issues with sleep.

Local support

If your child is aged 0-4.5 years, please contact your Health Visitor on 01472 323660 to discuss your concerns regarding your child’s sleep. If appropriate, they can direct you to one of the Families First Practitioners who can provide advice and support relating to sleep.

Sleep training

For specialist advice regarding sleep issues for children of all ages the Children’s Sleep Charity also offers a free service to families within North East Lincolnshire. This support includes access to online courses, workshops, and 1 to 1 advice from a sleep practitioner for up to 12 weeks. You can contact the Sleep Charity on 07912667676 or by email: support@thesleepcharity.org.uk.

Home – The Sleep Charity

To see the upcoming dates, check out the sleep section on the ‘Events and training page’. NELC SEND Local Offer | Events and training (nelincs.gov.uk).

Children

Top tips to get a good night’s sleep | KIDS
Sleep – Cerebra – A guide for parents
Sleep Tips – Cerebra
Children with SEND – The Sleep Charity

Teenagers

Where to get help

Useful links

Often, teens may find it difficult to fall asleep. The Children’s Sleep Charity has tips on how to improve your quality of sleep.
The MindMate website contains useful information on the importance of sleep and how to get a better night’s sleep.
For information on how much sleep your child should be getting, or how to improve the quality of sleep for someone aged 0-18, visit the Sleep Health website.
You can work out how many hours of sleep you need by using the Sleep Calculator.
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Sleep advice from The Source Website for young people

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