How to arrange an assessment
If you think your child needs an assessment, here's what you need to know.
Screening referrals
- customer service team - they will review referrals. If your referral meets the eligibility criteria, your child will be assigned a social worker from the children with disabilities team. The social worker will contact you to start the child and family assessment
Other assessment options
- early help assessments and team around the family -Your child may be offered an Early Help Assessment to identify strengths, needs, and any support that may be helpful. Where appropriate, professionals may work together through a Team Around the Family (TAF) approach to coordinate support for your family
- family assessment support teams (FAST) - depending on your child's needs and circumstances, they may be referred to FAST for a social care assessment to determine what support may be required
Who can refer?
- parents or carers and professionals - both can refer children with a diagnosed disability that meets the criteria of severe and profound. If you prefer, a professional who knows your child can make the referral for you
Purpose of the assessment
The child and family assessment helps decide if your child (under 18) is eligible for social care support services.
Making a referral
To make a referral, please call our customer service centre at 01522 782111.
For more information, visit our children's services page
