Expanding scope post Decision Point 2 (case study 2)
Contact
Craig Small, Project Coordinator
craig.small@education.nottscc.gov.uk
| Provider | Training and Development Agency |
|---|---|
| Topics | Targeted youth support |
| Type | Emerging practice |
| Date | September 2006 |
| Region | East Midlands |
Abstract
After the findings and conclusions of the analysis stage were presented, the senior management group in Nottinghamshire recommended a revision to the original scope.
Situation
The original scope of the pathfinder was an age range of Key Stage 2 to 19. The focus, in terms of issues faced by children and young people, was on emotional well-being. As a result of the analysis stage it was recognised that the age range needed to be increased and that the range of issues being looked at also needed to be expanded.
Challenge
A number of key issues were identified in the analysis stage of the pathfinder that led to the revision of the scope. First, a need to focus on preventative intervention necessitated including children much earlier than key stage 2. The multi-agency workshop, in particular, identified that children and young people presenting with serious needs and issues had usually been known to the professionals for many years; in some cases a particular family may have faced recurring issues across generations.
It was recognised that the age range scope had to be brought down to 0 years so that there was continuity of care and a holistic approach (rather than the establishment of multi-agency silos of care organised by age range or by issue faced by the young person). It was also recognised that the TYS solution needed to be able to respond to a wide variety of needs, not only emotional well being. A young person may be faced by a wide range of needs in their lifetime (or even at one time) and a coordinated holistic response is required.
Response
The scope has been formally changed to include an age range of 0-19 and all issues vulnerable children and young people are likely to face. This brief has been given to the change teams and it will be through this lens that they will develop new ways of working in Kirkby in Ashfield. The establishment of the common assessment framework, lead professional role and the implementation of the extended schools core offer will support the objectives of the expanded scope.
Results/benefits
The expanded scope supports the development of a holistic response to the wide range of risks and challenges faced by children, young people and their families in Kirkby in Ashfield.
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