Children's Services

Children's Assessment Team

The Children's Assessment Team is responsible for receiving and screening all referrals/enquiries concerning children and families. This includes offering help and advice, and ensuring decisions are made about the urgency and level of response needed.

Any assessment carried out will involve obtaining information about the family and its circumstances. This may involve talking to the family and to others in contact with the family, for example the family doctor or the child's school.

Once the assessment has been completed, Children's Services will agree with the family what services will be provided. It may not be possible to arrange for all the services a family wants because services are aimed at those children in greatest need and at highest risk. If services cannot be arranged, then we may refer you on to the most appropriate agencies.

Should children and families require longer term support the family will be referred to their local Children's Care Management Team.

For further information, or to request an assessment, please contact us at the address shown or alternatively use the online form.