Early Help

What is Early Help?

Early help interventions support children and families as soon as problems emerge. Early help support is aimed at improving outcomes for children or preventing escalating need or risk.

How we offer Early Help support at Granby Junior School

Support will be provided either over the phone or through face-to-face meetings in a confidential space within the school. Our school Family Support Worker will work closely with you and your child to address any needs or concerns that may arise. If necessary, an Early Help Assessment (EHA) will be conducted to identify any gaps in support, as well as existing strengths. This assessment may lead to Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings, where SMART targets will be set to drive positive change.

The thoughts, wishes, and feelings of children are always at the heart of our early help interventions. If any concerns arise that require a higher level of intervention, appropriate actions will be taken to ensure the child’s safety.

Successful Early Help will mean:

Children:	are physically and emotionally healthy are resilient and able to learn well are supported by their families, community and (when necessary) professionals in order to thrive live in safe environments
Parents and carers:	support one another in the community know where to get help if needed have trusted relationships with school, community, other parents are well informed about how best to help their child's development.

If you think you might need some Early Help support or advice, please contact:

Mrs Clark: Family Support Worker and Designated Safeguarding Lead via email enquiries@granby.derbyshire.sch.uk or call the school office on 0115 932 2424