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
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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Early help assessment
- 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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Family action plan
- 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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- What it is and when to use it
All families accessing early help support must have signed the family agreement form. Guidance has been created to support practitioners on 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
Evidence shows that it can be challenging when fathers and young males don't want to engage with early help. There's a need to provide safe, supportive, and inclusive spaces for discussion, to help men and boys feel able to open up and talk honestly about difficult subjects which are highly personal. There is an E-HAST lead family practitioner working predominantly with males who are resistant to engaging with plans and support, who can focus on creating meaningful and productive dialogue. If you think a male would benefit from working with a male worker, please complete this consultation form and send to EarlyHelpAndSupportTeam@shropshire.gov.uk You'll then be invited to a weekly panel to discuss the request further.
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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?
When you've completed the request for intervention, family agreement forms and early help assessment, please attach them to an email and send it to supportingfamiliesteam@shropshire.gov.uk . A member of the Supporting Families Team will reassign the case on EHM to you.