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 or phone MASH for s17 assessments if needs are high.
Impartial advice: SENDIASS

Use SENDIASS for meetings, planning, and disagreement resolution.
Family Hubs & Community Connectors

Family Hubs for parenting and early years help; ask CommunityConnectors@nctrust.co.uk for local groups/activities.
Carer support (including siblings)

Contact Northamptonshire Carers for adult/parent carers and young carers' assessments.