How does the school get more specialist help for pupils if they need it?
In our school if we feel a pupil needs more specialist help we can work with the following people to get this.
| Agency or Service | Who they work with | How school can get in touch with them |
| Behaviour Support Service (BSS) | Children with emotional, social or mental health difficulties that impacts on their behaviour in school | School have an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form |
| Communication and Autism Team (CAT) | Children who are being assessed for or already have a diagnosis of Autism or communication difficulties. They will also provide support for families of children with these difficulties | School have an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form |
| Educational Psychology Service (EPS) | Children with complex needs. An Educational Psychologist will always be involved with a child or young person who is referred for an Education, Health and Care Plan. | School have an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form |
| Physical Disability Service (PDS) | Children with physical difficulties which impact on their access in the school setting. | School have an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form |
| Pupil and School Support (PSS) | Children who are working below the levels expected for their age. A Pupil and School Support Teacher will also work with staff in schools offering support, advice and training. |
Pupil and School Support teachers regularly visit schools. School will let parents or carers know if they need to work with the child |
| Sensory Support Service (SSS) | Children who have particular sensory needs such as visual or hearing difficulties where access to the usual school environment is effective. | Pupils are usually referred following a medical diagnosis, however school can phone them for further support and general advice. |
| Speech and Language Therapy Service (SALT) | Children with a high level speech and language difficulties. | School can fill in a form which parents or carers sign. The family doctor can also complete this form. |
| School Nurse | Children with medical needs particularly where medication is needed. | School can fill in a form which parents or carers sign |