Considerations
Consideration should also be given to how needs are met in line with the SEND Code of Practice. A child or young person who is not able to attend due to emotional reasons or because their underlying needs are not being met will require adjustments in their support or provision. Schools should ensure they are fully utilising their SEND notional funding as appropriate. Where a child or young person has an EHC plan, then consideration needs to take place regarding the provision within their plan and how this is being implemented. Where the provision requires adjustment then an annual review of their EHC plan should be considered. School should also ensure they are fully utilising the high needs funding they are in receipt of to meet the child or young person’s needs.
At any stage within the EBSA Pathway school can contact an EBSA caseworker from the Pupil Reintegration Team (PRT) to support the Pathway. This can involve:
- support with identifying children and young people exhibiting EBSA and provide advice and guidance through consultations.
- attend scheduled review meetings, or provide advice throughout the assess, plan, do, review stages.
- recommend suitable targets for children and young people and support with implementing appropriate strategies and interventions.
- provide advice around gaining the child or young person’s voice and ensuring that they remain central to the process.
- identify, share and promote good and innovative examples across schools.
- signpost to alternative agencies for further advice and guidance.
- provide case supervision to settings experiencing a high level of EBSA cases.
- provide advice prior to completing a referral to medical support panel (MSP) and support with implementing feedback.
