Access Compass guide

Building your support team

Who's on your team and how to reach them–school, health, social care and community support in Northamptonshire.

Who it's for: Parents & carers

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Step by step

School SENCO & class/college team

Agree reasonable adjustments, SEN Support plan, and evidence for any EHCP request.
Health: GP & therapists

Agree referrals; keep reports from SALT/OT/Physio for school and social care.
Children's social care (CFSS / CWD)

Email CFSS@NCTrust.co.uk for early support. Referrals to the Children with Disabilities team are made through the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), as a Child in Need assessment.
Impartial advice: SENDIASS

SENDIASS can send someone to meetings with you, help you put your views forward, and help with forms.
Family Hubs & Community Connectors

Family Hubs help with parenting and early years. For local groups and activities, use West Northamptonshire's Families Information Service directory, or North Northamptonshire's Family Hubs pages.
Carer support (including siblings)

Contact Northamptonshire Carers for support for adult carers and parent carers, including a carer's assessment.