Extra support and care for children and young people

Sometimes children or young people and their families/carers need extra support.

This can range from support for learning and help with behavioural problems to support for children with complex physical and learning disabilities.

Staged assessment and intervention framework

The following agencies work together as part of a staged assessment and intervention framework in East Lothian:

The framework allows staff from different agencies involved in the care of a child or young person to work together in a joined-up way. It enables us to try to make sure that children and families get the right support at the right time from the right people.

Many children, young people and their families will access our services using this assessment framework.

Our framework has three referral stages:

  • Stage 1 (universal assessment and intervention)
  • Stage 2 (additional assessment and intervention)
  • Stage 3 (intensive assessment and intervention)

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