Forms
We’ve developed an early help assessment, 'Circle of Support' tool and a 'Team Around the Family' action plan. The assessment should be used as a starting point for a discussion with family members where early help needs are emerging.
The action plan is about working with the family to identify goals, solutions and tasks.
The early help assessment, action plan and information about the family is recorded and stored in the Early Help Module (EHM). EHM is a secure web-based case management system that allows early help agencies to share information about families confidentially, thus avoiding duplication and ensuring that families get the right service at the right time. EHM offers a 'one system' approach for early help services in Shropshire - if you'd like to sign up to use this case management system, please email supportingfamiliesteam@shropshire.gov.uk
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- What it is and when to use it
All families accessing early help support must have signed the family agreement form. To support you with this we have created some guidance how to complete this form.
A briefing sheet on information sharing has been developed for parents to help them understand why their personal information is held, and why it may be necessary to share that with agencies as part of the support and help provided.
We're committed to being open and honest with families from the outset as to why, what, how and with whom their personal information will be shared. We urge professionals to gain written consent when seeking consultation or making referrals.
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- What it is and when to use it
We'd like all early help partners to be registered for EHM. However, if you're not registered you can submit a request via the request for intervention form. It must be attached to a complete early help family agreement and an early help assessment.
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- What it is and when to use it
The early help assessment can be used as a starting point for a discussion with family members where there are early help needs emerging. This should be completed online through the Early Help Module (EHM).
An early help assessment doesn't need to be completed by one person; multiple practitioners can contribute. We've created the Circle of Support as a tool to help practitioners complete the early help assessment.
Further support:
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- What it is and when to use it
A Team Around the Family action plan supports an assessment, and is about working with the family to identify goals, solutions and tasks to aid the identification of the right service at the right time.
This plan should be completed and updated through the Early Help Module (EHM). Family Plan Tool LINK
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Referral form for 0-25 Emotional Health and Wellbeing services
- What it is and when to use it
- This form is to make a referral for the new 0-25 emotional health and wellbeing service Bee U – previously CAMHS
Where should your forms be sent?
If you're a registered, trained user on EHM, please send the completed family agreement form to supportingfamiliesteam@shropshire.gov.uk. A member of the team will reassign the case on EHM to you to manage.
If you're not yet registered, please complete the family agreement form, circle of support and a request for intervention with the family. Please send these three completed documents to supportingfamiliesteam@shropshire.gov.uk. A member of the team will process the referral and send you some information about how you can register for EHM to enable you to be lead professional on your own episodes.