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EARLY HELP AND
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INDEX
1.
Early Help and Prevention offer
Page 1
2.
Children’s Centre Services (Universal)
Page 6
3.
Children’s Centre Services (Targeted) updated
Page 7
4.
Community Connecting support for Disabled Children
Page 9
5.
Early Help for Disabled Children Service
Page 9
6.
Early Years Entitlement (free childcare and education for 2, 3 and 4 years olds)
Page 10
7.
Family Group Conferencing
Page 10
8.
Family Intervention Project (FIP)
Page 10
9.
Intensive Intervention Programme (IIP)
Page 11
10.
Multi Systemic Therapy Service (MST)
Page 11
11.
National Citizen Service NEW
Page 12
12.
Post Adoption Counselling NEW
Page 13
13.
Short breaks and Sleep Services for Disabled Children
Page 14
14.
Social Care Support for Disabled Children updated
Page 15
15.
Supporting Services
Page 16
16.
Targeted Prevention Service
Page 17
17.
Targeted NEET Support Service (aged 16 – 18 years)
Page 18
18.
Targeted NEET Support (aged 16 and 17 years, not receiving out of work benefits) NEW Page 18
19.
Teen Triple P
Page 19
20.
Tier 3 Step Down Targeted Support Service updated
Page 19
21.
Youth Clubs and Youth Club Support NEW
Page 20
22.
Youth Clubs for Disabled Children and Young People NEW
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Appendix A (Supporting Services provision descriptors)
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For other services, including those described in the early help and prevention offer that are not
delivered or commissioned by NCC, please see:

Children and Families Service Finder

Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire’s Members Directory (please note that this is not currently
available; this directory will be re-issued once it is restored).
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1.
Early Help and Prevention Offer
The quality of the interventions we offer to the children, young people and families that we
work with is critical to our success. We want to make sure that as far as possible, the
interventions offered are evidence-based and have achievable outcomes for the family.
Interventions may be commissioned within the community or provided directly by the Local
Authority Early Help and Targeted Prevention (EHTP) teams. We focus on the outcomes for the
family and match the skills and experience of a skilled practitioner to the family’s needs.
Each EHTP team will be tailoring its offer to the needs of the family in their community in
partnership with other local services through the CAF process, the Complex Case discussion
process and the work of the Locality Forums. The table below gives an indication of the types of
interventions that might be provided which are linked to a more detailed description that
includes referral routes, within this document.
More information about Early Help and Prevention pathways, processes and policies can be
found in the in the Thresholds and Pathways document and Children and Families Service
Finder.
WHAT DO WE KNOW
MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
THE OFFER
WHAT MIGHT IT INVOLVE?
Relationships with the
lead professional
Individual, home based
and community based.
A consistent lead professional and intensive
home visiting and home / school liaison with a
lead professional.
Triple P (the Positive Parenting Programme)
which has been judged nationally as an
effective parenting programme. Triple P an be
offered at a number of levels, through: -
Relationship
between
parents and children
Effective
management
home.
Parenting support and
group parenting support.
behaviour
in
the
Positive self-esteem and
resilience.
Ability to form positive
relationships.
Safe,
non-stigmatised
places for parents and
children to meet other
parents and children, in
libraries,
Children’s
Centre venues and other
venues.

Seminars, leaflets and the internet (for
Level 1)

Group and one-to-one work (for Level 2).
Triple P is also available for eligible teenage
parents.
Baby Massage and Northamptonshire Parent
Infant Partnership (NorPIP) to help parents
understand early attachment, bond with their
children, learn how to interact positively, and
to look after them effectively in the first few
months.
Solihull Programme supporting communication
between parents, addressing adult behaviours
that impact on children’s well-being and
development (Level 2 and 3)
123 Magic supporting parents to explore
relationships with their children and the
purpose of children’s behaviour (level 2 and 3).
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WHAT DO WE KNOW
MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
THE OFFER
WHAT MIGHT IT INVOLVE?
Building Bridges, for parents in need of help
and support to build their positive relationships
(level 2 and 3).
Families give and receive
support from family,
neighbours
and
community.
Out of school activities
and wrap around care for
children
and
young
people.
Mental Health Improvement supporting
improvements in mental health of children
under11 years (level 2 and 3, Kettering).
Starting Young supporting parents to give their
children healthy, active lifestyles (level 2 and 3,
Kettering).
Systemic Family Therapy, systemically working
with families to improve family communication
and agree solutions (level 2 and 3, Kettering)
The
home
environment
learning
Parental engagement in
education.
Group work programmes
for parents and for
organisations.
Parents Involvement in their Children’s
Learning (PICL), supporting the home learning
environment by working with parents to
develop co-educational relationships about
children’s learning. Uses the frameworks of
involvement, well-being and schemes to
analyse children’s learning and development.
Inspire to Aspire Project for parents / carers of
children under 11 years, helping them to
engage with their child’s learning and school
attendance (level 2 and 3, Kettering).
Attendance at school.
Problem solving and life skills programmes: Freedom Programme supports those who are
or have been in abusive relationships, to build
self-esteem and confidence (levels 2 and 3).
Families
are
strong
enough to manage stress
over money, poverty and
unemployment, and have
a positive outlook.
Stay Free Programme, for survivors of
domestic abuse helping them to remain free of
abusive relationships (level 2 and 3, Kettering).
Personal resilience offer.
You and Me Mum helping mothers to
understand the impact of domestic abuse (level
2 and 3).
Your Power to Change, offering group work for
heterosexual men who are perpetrators of
domestic abused (level 2 and 3).
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MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
THE OFFER
WHAT MIGHT IT INVOLVE?
Choosing to Change, offering one to one work
with perpetrators of domestic abuse. (level 2
and 3, Kettering).
Choose to Change, offering group work for
young people (13-24) who have been
perpetrators of domestic abuse (level 2 and 3).
1:1 Programme to help parents and carers who
have been or who are victims of domestic
abuse (level 2 and 3).
Volunteering opportunities in libraries,
Children’s Centres and with Supporting
Services providers (providing peer support to
other parents).
Debt Management advice and guidance.
Families are strong
enough to manage stress
over money, poverty and
unemployment, and have
a positive outlook.
Debt management and
budgeting advice and
guidance.
Maximising
Income
offering increased
awareness, skills and tools to help families
maximise their income (level 2 and 3,
Kettering).
Family learning and adult education provision
to support skills development, self confidence
and personal efficacy delivered by Adult
Learning Services.
Breastfeeding support and nutritional advice.
Health and Well-being
offer.
Youth Work and counselling to support
vulnerable young people on preventing
teenage pregnancy, Chlamydia and other
sexual transmitted diseases.
Group and one-to-one coaching to address
obesity through the Healthy Schools
Programmes.
Educational achievement
offer.
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Nuture Groups and Targeted NEET (Not in
Education and Training) Support (Connexions)
advisors to support transitions from nursery to
primary, primary to secondary and secondary
to further education.
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WHAT DO WE KNOW
MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
THE OFFER
Children and Young
People Stay Safe.
WHAT MIGHT IT INVOLVE?
CRUSH Programme works with 13-19 year olds
who have witness, experience or are at risk of
domestic violence either as a victim or a
perpetrator (level 2 and 3, Kettering).
DAAY Programme offer two groups, for 11-14s
and 14-19s, enabling them to recognise and
protect themselves from abusive behaviours
(level 2 and 3, Kettering)
Help me to Stay Safe, for children aged 7-11
who have experienced or witnessed domestic
abuse (level 2 and 3, Kettering).
Helping Hands, for children aged 10-14, with
their parents / carers, giving an opportunity
engage in positive activities together (level 2
and 3, Kettering).
E-safety Programme helping children and
young people to stay safe on the internet (level
2 and 3, Kettering).
1:1 Support Programme, for children and
young people, focusing on their issues and
helping them to be safe, happy and to thrive.
(level 2 and 3).
Families
are
strong
enough to manage stress
over money, poverty and
unemployment, and have
a positive outlook.
Children and Young
People Stay Safe.
FRIENDS Programme helping childr4en and
young people to develop and maintain
emotional resilience (level 2 and 3, Kettering).
MARS Anger Management supporting 11-19s
to develop skills to reduced destructive
behaviours (level 2 and 3, Kettering).
Protective Behaviours Programme building
safety awareness and self-est4eem in children
and young people aged 7-19 (level 2 and 3,
Kettering).
Targeted Activity Programmes, offering group
work for children and young people, focusing
upon their issues and helping them to be safe,
happy and to thrive (level 2 and 3).
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WHAT DO WE KNOW
MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Families
are
strong
enough to manage stress
over money, poverty and
unemployment, and have
a positive outlook.
THE OFFER
WHAT MIGHT IT INVOLVE?
Turnaround Plus offers support for 11-19s at
tisk of exclusion from education, family and the
community (level 2 and 3, Kettering),
Children and Young
People Stay Safe.
What’s Life Plus, supporting 11-19s with
health, personal safety and wellbeing (level 2
and 3, Kettering).
Young People Friendly Neighbourhoods,
where young people work on projects to build
positive community relationships (level 2 and 3,
Kettering).
Training, advice and
consultancy.
Bespoke support to schools to develop their
parenting offer to families.
Building confidence and
capability in the
workforce in universal
services.
Recognising and
assessing risk and
responding to families’
needs 3early.
Northamptonshire Targeted Mental Health in
Schools (TaMHS), a co-ordinated multi-agency
approach for building capacity within schools,
delivering through the model of Building Blocks
for Building Mentally Healthy Schools.
Multi-agency integrated working training on
Northamptonshire’s Thresholds and Pathways /
CAF process.
Professional advice via
the MASH and CAF
Helpdesks.
Bespoke training, advice and guidance to
professionals, and Complex Case discussions
and meetings, from the CAF Co-Coordinators.
Advice and support on development schools’
family / pupil assessment, around early
intervention and attendance, including children
with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Regular updates
developments.
on
relevant
national
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2. Children’s Centre Services (Universal)
Universal Children’s Centre services are provided by LibraryPlus
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Information, advice and guidance around a variety of issues including debt and employment
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Activities such as Stories, Songs and Rhymes
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36 libraries around the county and 2 mobile libraries
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Some can be accessed 7 days a week
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All are open on Saturdays and Sundays
Eligibility

All families with children under 5 are eligible for these services
Referrals

No referral is necessary however families are encouraged to register their children for
Children’s Centre services at a library
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3. Children’s Centre Services (Targeted)
A commissioned service building upon the Universal Children’s Centre services and delivered
by Action for Children (Daventry, Kettering, Northampton Central, Northampton East, South
Northamptonshire and Wellingborough), Spurgeons (East Northamptonshire, Northampton
North and Northampton West), and Children’s Centres in Corby focussing on:

0 to 4 years 11 months

Locality based support in the Centre, community venue or at home

Provision of early intervention to both child and parent/carers as follows:

Information and Advice Services
Supplying information about a range of services, including childcare and employment
support

Stay and Play Services
Supporting parents in their role as their children’s first educators

School Readiness Services
Working in partnership with parents and childcare providers to improve outcomes for
children

Health, Lifestyles and Well Being Services
Universal and targeted activities to improve outcome for parents and children.
Includes ante-natal and post natal support delivered in partnership with midwives and
health visitors

Improved Parenting and Family Support Services
Targeted support and Early Help services for families that need extra support; this may
be via a CAF, or for Looked after Children, or children on ‘Children in Need’ or ‘Child
Protection’ Plans. Includes access to victim and perpetrator domestic abuse
interventions (at Level 3).
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Services to improve adults personal skills, education and employability
Links to benefits and debt advice, adult learning opportunities and JobCentre Plus
Intended outcomes
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De-escalation of problems through provision of early help
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Children are ready to begin school, and the transition to school is made easier
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CAF is used to enable the whole family to be engaged and to work with a range of
professionals to provide support
Eligibility

Services are provided at Universal, Levels 2 and 3; the identified need should therefore
have been assessed to be at this level. Families may choose to go to any centre and their
choice is not limited by their residential address.
Referrals

Referrals should be made directly to the Children’s Centre provider chosen by the family.
To find the contact details search on the Children and Families Service Finder.

Referals from Social care for activities only should be made directly to the Children’s
Centre provider chosen by the family. To find the contact details search on the Children
and Families Service Finder.

Referrals from Social Care to step down a case to a Children’s Centre (who will case
manage) Referrals should be made using the Carefirst Case Closure Summary form; for
more information see the Transfer Protocol.
LOCALITY
Map of Children’s Centre services venues, including libraries (for universal services)
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4.
Community Connecting Support to disabled children and young people
A commissioned service, provided by Delos, focussing on:

The provision of a community connecting social care support to children and young people with
disabilities
Intended outcomes

Reduced isolation of the child/young person and their family

Increased socialisation of the child/young person
Eligibility

Evidence of disability at Level 3 of the vulnerability matrix (Thresholds and Pathways)
Referrals

Referrals are made only by the Early Help for Disabled Children Team.
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Early Help for Disabled Children Service
NCC service (within Early Help and Prevention Division) focussing on:

0-18 years with a disability or additional need

Children with a need that affects more than one area of development and requires support
from two or more agencies using the CAF

Referrals from Social Care and MASH

Interventions of 6 months duration
Intended outcomes

Disabled children are safe, equal, included, and supported to participate in their
communities

Services are co-ordinated around the family

information and guidance is provided
Eligibility

Evidence of disability at Level 3 of the vulnerability matrix (Thresholds and Pathways)
Referrals

All children services referrals come in to Northamptonshire County Council’s Multi Agency
Safeguarding Hub (MASH) where they are screened and passed to the relevant service or
team. An outcome of a discussion through the Complex Case discussion process may result
in a referral to the Early Help for Disabled Children team.
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6.
Early Years Entitlement (free childcare and education for 2, 3 and 4 years olds)
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For information about eligibility for free childcare and education for 2 year olds see the
Northamptonshire County Council website here.

For information about free childcare and education for 3 and 4 year olds see the
Northampton County Council website here.
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7. Family Group Conferencing
A commissioned service focussing on:

A time limited intervention for families with children up to 18

Family members, relatives and friends come together with professionals to produce a
family plan that is agreed and supported by professionals

Advocates offered to parents, children and young people in presenting their views

Particularly relevant for children on the edge of care or returning home

Intervention length 8 weeks
Intended outcomes

Child is supported to remain in the family home, return home, or no longer be subject to a
child protection plan

Family functioning and support within wider networks is improved
Eligibility

Priority to families open to social care
Referrals

Email TFTeam who will advise of the referral process.
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8. Family Intervention Project
A commissioned service focussing on:

A longer-term, intensive intervention for families with children aged 5-18 years old

Key worker to work with the whole family for as long as it takes

Can address highly complex/deeply entrenched issues and those families who have failed
to previously engage

Intervention length 6 months + and often up to 12 months
Intended outcomes

Helped to prevent entry to the social care system

Reduction in criminal activity

In school/working/training/improved educational attendance

Improved family functioning and family relationships

Improved health
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In work/improved progress towards employment

Address housing problems
Eligibility

Funded by Troubled Families and available to eligible families only. Please contact TFTeam
if you need to check a family’s eligibility.
Referrals

Email TFTeam who will advise of the referral process.
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9. Intensive Intervention Project (IIP)
A commissioned service focussing on:

A longer-term intensive intervention for families with 8 – 18 year olds

Key worker to work with the whole family

Particularly relevant for young people with education or crime-related problems

Intervention up to 6 months +
Intended outcomes

Helped to prevent entry to the social care system

Reduction in criminal activity

In school/work/training

Improved educational attendance

Improved family functioning and family relationships

Improved health

In work/improved progress towards employment

Address housing problems
Eligibility

Funded by Troubled Families and available to eligible families only. Please contact TFTeam
if you need to check a family’s eligibility.
Referrals

Email TFTeam who will advise of the referral process.
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10. Multi Systemic Therapy Service
A commissioned service focussing on:

A time limited, therapeutic–based intervention for families with children aged 11 to 17

Intensive home-based therapy

Works mainly with the parents or carers of a young person to support positive change in
relation to the referral behaviours

Particularly relevant for children in care, on the edge of care, who plan to return home or
are at risk of custody
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Priority referral if imminent risk of out-of-home placement
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Intervention length 3-5 months
Intended outcomes

Prevented care entry/child living with family or kinship care

In school/working/training

improved educational attendance

No new arrests/reduction in criminal justice activity

Improved family functioning and family relationships
Eligibility

Available to families eligible for Troubled Families and families open to social care
Referrals

Email TFTeam for eligible families

For families open to social care email [email protected] or
[email protected] in the south of the county, or
[email protected] or [email protected] for families in
the north of the county
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11. National Citizen Service
Service commissioned by national government focussing on:

Enabling young people aged between 15 and 17 to build skills for work and life, while
taking on new challenges and adventures, making new friends, learning new skills and
contributing to their community

Includes a residential ‘adventure’/ activity element, as well as skill development and a
community project.

Takes place for 3 weeks (full time) during the summer, and also in the Autumn (October)
and Spring (February) half-term breaks followed by participation at weekends
Intended outcomes

Increased confidence and self-esteem

Skills for work and/or a UCAS (higher education) application

Community awareness
Eligibility

Any young person aged between 15 and 17 years in is eligible for the National Citizen
Service

Providers are required to make adjustments to enable young people with special needs to
participate
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Referrals

The referral process is summarised in the document entitled “EM1-Referral Process V1”
embedded below, and should be made using the document entitled “EM1-Referral Form
V1”, also embedded below.
EM1-Referral
EM1-Referral Form
Process V1 30.9.14.pdf V1 30.9.14.pdf
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12. Post Adoption Counselling
NCC delivered service (within Safeguarding Division) focussing on:

The provision of independent, confidential and free counselling for individuals related to
adopted children (by birth or adoption) and for adopted adults, long-term foster care
and/or Special Guardianship Orders(see eligibility below).
Intended outcomes

Help individuals to recognise and understand feelings and emotions associated with the
adoption process

Help to prevent adoption breakdown and improve outcomes for adopted adults
Eligibility

Birth Parents (aged 13+) where the decision has been made for permanence (for their
unborn/child). (This can include Adoption, long term Foster Care or Special Guardianship
Order). The point of referral is when the Social Worker is completing the child’s
permanence plan

Birth parents who are planning to relinquish their baby (unborn or born)

Family members affected by the adoption process 13+

Foster Carers/Adoptive Parents/Special Guardian’s

Adopted Adults – aged 18+
Referrals

Complete the form embedded below, and return to the address shown or email to
[email protected]
Referral and Risk
Assessment Form for Counselling.doc
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13. Short Breaks and Sleep Services for Disabled Children
A commissioned service focussing on:

Provision of enrichment and activity to disabled children out of school, and also to
provide respite to the family
Provided by organisations who have the specialist knowledge and skills to support
children and young people with specific disabilities

Provision / providers

Short breaks with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, provided by the National Autistic Society
o [email protected] 01933 653 200
Short breaks with Profound and Multiple Learning Disability - East Northamptonshire,
provided by Papworth Trust
o [email protected] 0800 952 5000
Short breaks for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, provided by
Autism Concern
o [email protected] 01604 239 404
Short breaks for children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning
Disabilities, provided by Guideposts Trust
o [email protected] 01993 899 980
Short breaks for disabled children and young people in North Northamptonshire,
provided by Papworth Trust
o [email protected] 0800 952 5000
Short breaks for disabled children and young people in Daventry, provided by Guideposts
Trust
o [email protected] 01993 899 980
Farm based short breaks (Kettering / Corby) for disabled children and young people
provided by Groundworks
o 01536 526 453
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


Intended outcomes

Increased engagement and socialisation of children and young people with disabilities

Opportunity for respite from caring responsibilities for families
Eligibility

Evidence of disability at Level 3 of the vulnerability matrix (Thresholds and Pathways)

Please note that evidence of specific disabilities and/or residence may also be required
depending upon the service and/or provider.
Referrals

Referrals should be made directly to the provider, using the contact details shown above.
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14. Social Care Support for Disabled Children and Young People
A commissioned services focussing on:

Sibling Support
Provided by Action for Children, this service provides support to the siblings of disabled
children through provision of a closed eight week group work programme that
demonstrates an understanding of siblings needs and how these can be addressed.
o

[email protected]
01327 311683
Telephone 01327 705063/Fax
Social Care support for hearing impaired people
Provided by Deaf Connect, this is a service for people of all ages throughout
Northamptonshire who are hearing impaired, deaf, deafened and hard of hearing
providing support across a range of needs, and through individual and group-based work,
and community activity
o

[email protected] 01604 589 011 / SMS 07817 006 817
Support services for blind and visually impaired in Northamptonshire
Provided by Northamptonshire Association for the Blind, this contract provides social
care support service to people of all ages with visual impairment, with a view to
improving the quality of life for blind and partially sighted people in Northamptonshire
o

[email protected] 01604 719 193
Special Needs Advocacy
Previously provided by Right Resolution, this contract provides for advocacy services to
children and young people with disabilities in receipt of social care services;
arrangements are being made for this service to be provided by NCC’s Children’s Rights.
o

Contact form for the Children’s Rights team.
Sleep Service
Provided by Scope this contract provides access to an appropriate family centred sleep
service which works with families and local practitioners to identify and address sleep
disorders, improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. Sleep
Practitioners are employed by the provider to work individually with families and run
training events for parents and professionals on overcoming sleep problems.
o
[email protected] 07875 575 354
Intended outcomes

Improved independence and socialisation for children, young people and their families
Eligibility

Evidence of disability at Level 3 of the vulnerability matrix (Thresholds and Pathways)
(excepting Sibling Support where evidence of a sibling with a disability at Level 3 of the
vulnerability matrix will be required)
Referrals

Referrals should be made directly to the provider, using the contact details shown above
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15. Supporting Services
A commissioned service focussing on:

5 to 18 years, up to 25 years for young people with additional need

Delivered in the local community, or in the home

Support relating to parenting support, domestic abuse and young people with challenging
behaviour
Intended outcomes

De-escalation of problems by providing help early

Children and young people have improved school attendance and attainment

CAF is used to support provision of early help
Eligibility

A full list of the services available from these contracts, along with eligibility criteria, is
attached at Appendices A and B
Referrals

Referrals should be made as per the flowchart on page 16

Please note that tier 2 and 3 referrals will take priority

Contact Details for Supporting Services Providers:
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Telephone: 01536 519169
Telephone: 01933 226615 (Portal Manager)
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
A request for intervention form will need to be
completed by hand or via email, and returned with
the CAF/Initial Assessment/Core Assessment as
appropriate
If you are allocated an intervention, a referral form
will need to be completed and returned via secure
email with the CAF/Initial Assessment/Core
Assessment as appropriate
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16. Targeted Prevention Service
NCC service (within Early Help and Prevention Division) focussing on:

0 to 18 years

Focussed on families who have identified that they want to change behaviours

Lead worker who works with whole family, using a CAF

Intensive support usually at home

Out of hours support offered

Utilises the CAF process

Interventions of 6 months duration
Intended outcomes

De-escalation of problems through provision of early help that works with the whole
family, led by a skilled Practitioner
Eligibility

Evidence of needs at Level 3 of the vulnerability matrix (Thresholds and Pathways)
Referrals

All children’s services referrals come into Northamptonshire County Council’s Multi Agency
Safeguarding Hub (MASH) where they are screened and passed to the relevant service or
team. An outcome of a discussion through the Complex Case discussion process may
result in a referral to the Targeted Prevention Team.
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17. Targeted NEET Support
A commissioned service focussing on:

The provision of support, advice and guidance to eligible young people at risk of being
NEET (not in education, employment or training at 16+) based on priority groups

School or Further Education / work-based learning based support for eligible young
people, in years 9 and above
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Intensive support to eligible young people aged 16+ who become NEET
Intended outcomes

Prevention of eligible young people becoming NEET at 16

Effective delivery of ‘raising the participation age’ (ensuring young people aged 16-18
remain in education or training)

Eligible young people who are NEET re-enter/enter employment education or training
Eligibility

As per priority groups below:
o
Young people who have/have had a Statement of Educational Needs (or EHC Plan)
o
Young people who are looked after
o
Young people who are leaving care
o
Young people under the supervision of the Youth Offending Services
o
Young people who have been persistently absent from school (attendance of less
than 80%)
o
Young people in receipt of Job Seekers allowances
Referrals

Tel: 01604 630033

Fax: 01604 633310

Email: [email protected]
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18. Targeted NEET Support (age 16 and 17 only)
A ‘pilot project’ provided by JobCentre Plus, focussing upon:

The provision of a specialist work coach for 16 and 17 year olds who are NEET and not in
receipt of out of work benefits

Providing help with CV writing, interview skills and access to training and job matching

The pilot began in November 2014 and will run for 18 months. If successful it may be
rolled out as an ongoing provision

Participation of young people is voluntary
Intended outcomes

16 and 17 year olds move into work, training and/or education
Eligibility

Aged 16 or 17 years, and not in receipt of out of work benefits (e.g. jobseekers allowance)
Referrals

Contact Julie Haydon (specialist work coach) 07554 228427
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19. Teen Triple P
A commissioned service focussing on:

A time-limited intervention specifically for families with young people aged 12-16

Addresses mild to serious parental concerns about their child’s behaviour

Group programme (8 weeks duration) or 121 programme (10 weeks duration)
Intended outcomes

Reduced likelihood of participating in risky behaviours

Reduced incidences of challenging or disruptive behaviour

Improved parent wellbeing

Reduced incidents of parent-child conflict

Improved parenting skills and confidence

Improved use of proportionate discipline
Eligibility

Funded by Troubled Families and available to eligible families only. Please contact
TFTeam to check a family’s eligibility.
Referrals

Email TFTeam who will advise of the referral process
Note:

Triple P is also available via supporting services and is not limited to parents of teenagers,
or to those eligible through the Troubled Families programme – see here for details.
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20. Tier 3 Step Down Targeted Support Service
NCC service (within Early Help and Prevention Division) focussing on:

Providing continued targeted support to children who have been open to Social Care,
predominately subject to a Child in Need Plan or a Child Protection Plan
Intended outcomes

Risks of re-escalation to statutory services is reduced

Family and children remain supported for a further period and succeed in the plan that has
been put in place
Eligibility

Evidence of multiple needs at Level 3 of the vulnerability matrix (Thresholds and Pathways)

Open to Social Care as described above, and ready for ‘step-down’
Referrals

Referrals can only come from social care.

Referrals should be made using the Carefirst Case Closure Summary form; for more
information see the Transfer Protocol.
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21. Youth Clubs and Youth Club Support
A commissioned service focussing on:
 Promoting, training, supporting and facilitating youth organisations to deliver effective youth
work throughout the county. The training offered includes risk assessments, leadership,
recruiting and training volunteers, and programme planning. NAYC (the provider) also
employs development workers who work directly groups, including one that focuses upon
the provision of youth activities for disabled young people.
 The provision of a web-based search directory of youth clubs (see overleaf)
Intended outcomes

Increased self-confidence, motivation and aspiration in young people.
The search facility
is in the top right
hand corner of the
Northamptonshire
Association of
Youth Club’s
website.
Eligibility

Individual clubs and activities will have their own eligibility criteria.
Referrals

Referrals should be made directly to the individual club or activity. Contact details can be
found within the search facility as sh9wnabove.
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22. Youth Clubs for Disabled Young People
A commissioned service focussing on:
 The provision youth club activity for disabled young people throughout the county
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Intended outcomes

Opportunities for disabled young people to socialise and take part in activities with their
peers.

Increased self-confidence, motivation and aspiration in disabled young people.
Eligibility

Individual clubs and activities will have their own eligibility criteria.
Referrals

Referrals should be made directly to the individual club or activity.

Contact details can be found in the Children and Families Service Finder
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APPENDIX A
Supporting Services - To check eligibility see Thresholds and Pathways
Activity / Intervention
Early Help Area(s)
Level
Domestic Abuse
1:1 Programme
Parents/carers who have been/are victims of domestic abuse.
Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Northampton (all
areas), Wellingborough, South Northamptonshire
2, 3, 4
Choose to Change
Group work for Young People (age 13 – 24) who have been
perpetrators of domestic abuse
Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Northampton (all
areas), Wellingborough, South Northamptonshire
2, 3, 4
Choosing to Change 1:1
Programme for perpetrators of domestic abuse.
Kettering
3, 4
CRUSH Programme
for 13-19 year olds who have witnessed, experienced or are at risk
of domestic violence either as a victim or a perpetrator
Kettering
3, 4
DAAY Programme
11 – 14 year olds, and for 14 – 19 year olds, enabling them to
recognise and protect themselves from abusive behaviour.
Kettering
2, 3
Freedom Programme
Group work for parents/carers who have been/are victims of
domestic abuse (age 19+)
Countywide
2, 3, 4
Help Me to Stay Safe
A programme for children (7-11YO) who have experienced or
witnessed domestic abuse.
Kettering
3
Helping Hands
A programme for children 10-14 Y0 with parents/carers to provide
an opportunity to engage with positive activities.
Kettering
3
Stay Free Programme
for survivors of domestic abuse that have broken free from an
abusive relationship (follow on from Freedom Programme)
Kettering
2, 3
You and Me Mum
Group work for mothers to help them understand the impact of
domestic abuse upon them as a parent and their children.
Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Northampton (all
areas), Wellingborough, South Northamptonshire
2, 3, 4
Your Power to Change
Group work for heterosexual men who are perpetrators of
domestic abuse.
Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Northampton (all
areas), Wellingborough, South Northamptonshire
2, 3, 4
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APPENDIX A
Supporting Services - To check eligibility see Thresholds and Pathways
Activity / Intervention
Early Help Area(s)
Level
Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Northampton (all
areas), Wellingborough, South Northamptonshire
2, 3, 4
Children and Young People
1:1 Programme
children and young people aged 5+ to age 19 (25 if disabled)
meeting the threshold criteria.
E-safety Programme
A course for 7 – 11 year olds, and 12- 19 year olds focusing upon
internet safety and including a session for parents on keeping
children / young people safe.
Kettering
2, 3
FRIENDS Programme
Across the 5-7 / 8-11 / 12-17 age groups this is an emotional
resilience programme.
Kettering
2, 3
MARS Anger Management
Supporting 11- 19 year olds to develop skills to reduce destructive
behaviours.
Kettering
2, 3
Protective Behaviours
A course for 7 – 11 year olds, and 12- 19 year olds focusing upon
safety awareness and building self-esteem
Kettering
2, 3, 4
Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Northampton (all
areas), Wellingborough, South Northamptonshire
2, 3, 4
Targeted Activity Programmes
Group work for children and young people aged 5+ to age 19
(25 if disabled) meeting the threshold criteria.
ThinkUKnow Programme YP & Parents
Kettering
Turnaround Plus
For 11-19 year olds at risk of exclusion from education, family and
the wider community.
Kettering
2, 3, 4
What's Life Plus
For 11-19 year olds supporting them with health (including sexual
health), personal safety and wellbeing
Kettering
2, 3
Young People Friendly Neighbourhoods
For 11-19 year olds, working on specific projects to
build positive community relationships.
Kettering
2, 3, 4
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APPENDIX A
Supporting Services - To check eligibility see Thresholds and Pathways
Activity / Intervention
Early Help Area(s)
Level
Kettering
2, 3
Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Northampton (all
areas), Wellingborough, South Northamptonshire
2, 3, 4
Parenting
123 Magic 1:1 Programme
Supporting parents to explore relationships with their children
and the purpose of children’s behaviour.
Building Bridges
1:1 Programme for parents in need of help and support, meeting
the threshold criteria.
Inspire to Aspire Project
For parents/cares of children under 11 years helping them to
engage with their child(ren)’s learning and school attendance.
Kettering
2, 3
Maximising Income
Offering increased awareness, knowledge, skills and tools to help
families maximise their income.
Kettering
2,3
Mental Health Improvement Supporting improvements in mental health of children under 11
years.
Kettering
2, 3, 4
Starting Young
Supporting parents to give their children healthy, active lifestyles.
Kettering
2, 3
Systemic Family Therapy
Systemically working with families to improve communications
and agree solutions.
Kettering
2, 3
Triple P Programme
Group work for parents in need of help and support, meeting the
threshold criteria.
Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Northampton (all
areas), Wellingborough, South Northamptonshire
2, 3
Countywide
2
Volunteers & Peer Support Development
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