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We will make sure we identify, assess and support children’s needs both early in life and when issues arise.
Outcomes of SEND strategy priority 1: our early identification and support vision
Outcomes will be:
- our early help and intervention support results in families being supported at first need with fewer needing an education, care and health (EHC) needs assessment
- parent carers and young people know when SEN support is in place and are involved in creating and reviewing the SEN Support or EHC plan
- parents and carers understand the graduated approach [link to page when complete] and professionals understand it when supporting families. Parents understand the system better and how to access support
- a parent and carer friendly version of the graduated approach in Dorset is in place
- an increased awareness of Early Help, intervention and inclusion across Dorset in all key professional roles
- children, young people and their families are able to access immediate advice and support
There will be a consistent offer and range of services and interventions for emotional health and wellbeing, applying the iThrive Framework.