| How does school get more specialist help for pupils if they need it? |
| Agency or Service |
Who they work with |
How can school get in touch with them |
| Communication and Autism Team (CAT) |
Children or young people with a communication/interaction needs or a diagnosis of Autism. They will also provide support for families. |
School has an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form. |
| Educational Psychology Service (EP) |
Children or young people with complex needs. An EP will always be involved with a child who is referred for an Education, Health and Care Plan. |
School has an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form. |
| Physical Disabilities Support Service (PDSS) |
Children and young people with physical difficulties which impact on their access in the school setting. |
School has an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form. |
| Pupil and School Support (PSS) |
Children and young people who are working below the levels expected for their age. A PSS teacher will also work with staff, offering support, advice and training. |
PSS teachers regularly visit school. School will let parents or carers know if they need to work with the child or young person. |
| Speech and Language Therapy Service (SALT) |
Children or young people with a high level of speech and language difficulties |
School can make a referral with parental consent. The family doctor can also complete this form. |
| Occupational Therapy |
Children or young people with physical difficulties. |
School can make a referral with parental consent. |
| School Nurse |
Children and young people with medical needs. |
School will complete a referral with parental consent. |
| Forward Thinking Birmingham |
Children with a high level of emotional and well-being difficulties. |
School can make a referral with parental consent. |
| Beyond the Horizon |
Children or young people with emotional difficulties. |
School can make a referral with parental consent. |
| Family Support Worker |
Families needing a range of support such as health, housing, financial and sign posting to other services and resources. |
Parents or carers can contact the family support worker on 0121 464 5813 |
