Potential outcomes if the service is cut Poor outcomes for very young children and their families; increased stress on vulnerable families of children with disabilities. Less preventative work, leading to an increase in high needs cases and work for the local authority, and further increase in Education Health and Care Plans. Increase in disaffection, exclusions etc as children and young people’s needs are not met in mainstream settings, leading to a need for alternative provision, specialist and/or out of borough placements and associated costs. All children feel safe EPs help develop feelings of security at school by promoting positive children’s attachment to the school community, developing staff understanding of the importance of emotional well-being to learning and working to reduce bullying. Safeguarding is fundamental to EP work and the EPS plays a part in ensuring all professionals are aware of issues, guiding and supporting other professionals and families. Potential outcomes if the service is cut Detrimental effect on emotional health and wellbeing; with associated increase in mental health needs and referrals to specialist services, if these needs are not met Children and young needs not being fully understood and people’s supported Making sure children attend school EPs help schools to meet the learning and emotional needs of all pupils and when children feel that their needs are met, attendance will improve. EPs use a range of psychological tools to understand the complex factors that contribute to poor attendance. Potential outcomes if the service is cut Reduced attendance due to placement difficulties. Please contact the Service if you have any queries about the points made above, require any clarification or would just like to find out more about the work of Knowsley’s EPs. Tel: 0151 443 2057 or 0151 443 8635
Potential outcomes if the service is cut Poor outcomes for very young children and their families; increased stress on vulnerable families of children with disabilities. Less preventative work, leading to an increase in high needs cases and work for the local authority, and further increase in Education Health and Care Plans. Increase in disaffection, exclusions etc as children and young people’s needs are not met in mainstream settings, leading to a need for alternative provision, specialist and/or out of borough placements and associated costs. All children feel safe EPs help develop children’s feelings of security at school by promoting positive attachment to the school community, developing staff understanding of the importance of emotional well-being to learning and working to reduce bullying. Safeguarding is fundamental to EP work and the EPS plays a part in ensuring all professionals are aware of issues, guiding and supporting other professionals and families. Potential outcomes if the service is cut Detrimental effect on emotional health and wellbeing; with associated increase in mental health needs and referrals to specialist services, if these needs are not met Children and young people’s needs not being fully understood and supported Making sure children attend school EPs help schools to meet the learning and emotional needs of all pupils and when children feel that their needs are met, attendance will improve. EPs use a range of psychological tools to understand the complex factors that contribute to poor attendance. Potential outcomes if the service is cut Reduced attendance due to placement difficulties. Please contact the Service if you have any queries about the points made above, require any clarification or would just like to find out more about the work of Knowsley’s EPs. Tel: 0151 443 2057 or 0151 443 8635
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