External Agencies We May Refer To

School is bound by referral thresholds and criteria set out by local services. Please contact these services directly if you have any concerns about their intake criteria.

Community paediatrics (neurodevelopmental assessments )
Cambridge pathway/Suffolk pathway
Speech and Language therapy
Occupational therapy
Physiotherapy
YOUnited (CAMHS and support for wellbeing single point of access)
School Nursing
Emotional Health and Wellbeing service A multi-disciplinary team, with staff from a variety of professions, including School Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Health Visiting, and Social Work. They work to support the professionals to support the emotional health and wellbeing of Children and Young People.

SENDSS
(educational psychologist and specialist teacher, QTVI, QTOD)

Newmarket Pony Academy The Newmarket Pony Academy, at the British Racing School, is a community project using horses and ponies to positively effect mental health and wellbeing for the children in Newmarket. The Newmarket Pony Academy has been designed to give young people the opportunity learn new skills such as team work, confidence and resilience. They have the chance to learn about the animal and also the hard work and dedication it takes to look after them. They benefit enormously from developing life skills from this unique experience. The young person should match one or more of the following: Have a passion for horses and riding but genuinely cannot afford to act on this passion Young carerStruggling with mental health, confidence or anxiety Struggling to deal with a bereavement, trauma or transition in their lifeVictim of bullying or abuse Struggling with school engagement Likelihood to be drawn into criminal activity or anti-social behaviour SEN Child protection or looked after children

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

Early Help Hub https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/children-and-families/parenting-and-family-support/accessing-support-for-your-family Sometimes families need a bit of extra support. You might be worried about your child’s behaviour or development. Or you and your family might experience some changes or difficulties that you can’t manage by yourself. Whatever you are worried about, Early Help can support you and your family so that small problems do not become big problems. Early Help gives children and families the support they need, at the right time. We listen to your needs and bring together professionals who work with your whole family. This helps make things better for everyone. The professionals who know you will assess the needs of your family using an Early Help Assessment. This will help you to get you support as quickly as possible.It is a voluntary process. You choose whether to be involved and can withdraw from the process at any time. Sometimes, children and young people can make their own decisions about whether they need an Early Help Assessment, and who they want to support them.
Home Start Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait. You can self-refer to Home-Start or we can refer you to the organisation. You will need to be referred to the organisation within your county. https://homestartcambridgeshire.co.uk/ or https://www.homestartinsuffolk.org/makeareferral
Education Inclusion Family Advisor Naomi Shepherd, is the Meadow Primary School’s local Education Inclusion Family Worker. Naomi’s role is to help support parents in making sure that their children have a good educational experience – helping them when they find things difficult. Naomi has already helped several families to get signposted for support for various issues their children have had and the feedback that we have had from parents has been brilliant! The Education Inclusion Family Advisor service also runs a series of webinars and support workshops. Naomi has also delivered the service’s Worry Workshop to parents/carers in-person at school. + PDFs of current EIFA documents