In our school if we feel a pupil needs more specialist help we can work with the following people to get this.
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Agency or Service |
Who they work with |
How school can get in touch with them |
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City of Birmingham School (CoBS) - Behaviour Support |
Children with emotional, social or mental health difficulties that impacts on their behaviour in school |
School have an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form |
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Communication and Autism Team (CAT) |
Children who are being assessed for or already have a diagnosis of Autism or communication difficulties. They will also provide support for families of children or young people with these difficulties |
School have an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form |
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Educational Psychology Service (EPS) |
Children with complex needs. An Educational Psychologist will always be involved with a child who is referred for an Education, Health and Care Plan. |
School have an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form |
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Physical Disability Service (PDS) |
Children with physical difficulties which impact on their access in the school setting. |
School have an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form |
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Pupil and School Support (PSS) |
Children who are working below the levels expected for their age. A Pupil and School Support Teacher will also work with staff in schools offering support, advice and training. |
Pupil and School Support teachers regularly visit schools. School will let parents or carers know if they need to work with the child. |
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Sensory Support Service (SSS) |
Children who have particular sensory needs such as visual or hearing difficulties where access to the usual school environment is effective. |
Pupils are usually referred following a medical diagnosis; however school can phone them for further support and general advice. |
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Speech and Language Therapy Service (SALT) |
Children or young people with a high level speech and language difficulties. |
School can fill in a form which parents or carers sign. The family doctor can also complete this form. |
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Occupational Therapy |
Children or young people with physical difficulties that require regular exercise. |
School can make a referral via the OTS with parental consent |
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School Nurse |
Children with medical needs particularly where medication is needed. |
School can make referral to the School Nurse Team at Stockland Green Medical Centre after parents give verbal consent |