Early Help

It is important for children to receive the right help at the right time to address risk and prevent issues escalating. Therefore, at Paradigm Trust we aim to identify where early interventions are needed to support families in need by closely monitoring children and highlighting any emerging issues. If necessary, and with appropriate consent, information is shared, or meetings are convened with other professionals to support effective early help assessments. We recognise that some children may particularly benefit from early help including a child who:

● Is disabled and has a specific additional need

● Has special educational needs (whether or not they have a statutory Education, Health and Care Plan

● Is a young carer

● Is showing signs of being drawn into anti-social or criminal behaviour, including gang involvement and associated with organised crime groups

● Is frequently missing/goes missing from care or from home

● Is at risk of modern slavery, trafficking or exploitation

● Is at risk of being radicalised or exploited

● Is in a family circumstance presenting challenges for the child, such as drug and alcohol misuse, adult mental health issues and domestic abuse

● Is misusing drugs or alcohol themselves