🌟 Reception Class Open Days for New Parents 🌟 Book your place by calling the School Office on 0208 894 9899. Open Days: 14th October, 5th November and 25th November at 9.30am. Each visit will last approximately one hour. We look forward to welcoming you!
🌟 Reception Class Open Days for New Parents 🌟 Book your place by calling the School Office on 0208 894 9899. Open Days: 14th October, 5th November and 25th November at 9.30am. Each visit will last approximately one hour. We look forward to welcoming you!
Nelson Primary School

Early Help

What is an Early Help Assessment?

  • The Early Help Assessment is a collaborative approach to working with children and young people.
  • It involves active listening to both you and your child, seeking to understand your child's needs and identifying the positive aspects of their life.
  • An action plan, developed in agreement with you and your child, is then put into action to ensure your child receives the right kind of support.
  • Importantly, participation in the Early Help Assessment is entirely voluntary, allowing you and your child to decide whether you want to be a part of it.

How Can the Early Help Assessment Benefit My Family?

  • The Early Help Assessment is designed to support you in caring for your child.
  • It can lead to swift solutions or pinpoint additional support if required.
  • By bringing together everyone involved in your child's life, such as teachers and health visitors, it ensures a coordinated effort to support your child.
  • This early intervention approach helps address your child's needs before they escalate, making assistance more effective.
  • Additionally, since it's a shared assessment, you and your child won't have to repeat your story to different professionals.

When is the Early Help Assessment Utilized?

  • The Early Help Assessment can be initiated when you, or someone working with your child, believe your child would benefit from extra support.
  • It helps identify your child's specific needs and the additional resources required to support your family.

How Does It Operate?

  • A professional, with your agreement, will engage you and your child in a conversation to assess what kind of help and support your child may require.
  • The information gathered is recorded on a simple form, with both you and your child agreeing on its contents, and you will receive a copy.

Confidentiality:

  • Generally, information shared by you and your child will only be disclosed with your family's consent.
  • However, there may be instances when sharing information is necessary, such as in cases of urgent child safety concerns, helping a child at risk, safeguarding adults, or preventing/detecting serious crimes.