SEND Local Offer - Neurodevelopmental Referral Pathway for Children and Young People Neurodevelopmental Pathway Bassetlaw (NPB)

Here you will find the steps of the referral process for the Neurodevelopmental Pathway for Children and Young People in Bassetlaw.

The following information below can also be downloaded as a document. Download, Neurodevelopmental Referral Pathway for children and young people - Bassetlaw [PDF]

Step 1 - For concerns regarding significant developmental delays, medical conditions, or medication reviews only

Please contact your GP for advice and support. Your GP may refer your child to the Community Paediatrician for an assessment if priority concerns are identified, as above.

Step 2 - For concerns of autism and or ADHD – support interventions and the graduated response

If you do not have any of the concerns mentioned above at step 1, please follow the Graduated Response process prior to making a referral for an assessment. The graduated response process will be supported by professionals such as your Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) lead, teacher and or the Healthy Families Team.

Talk with your child’s teacher about options for making reasonable adjustments in school for your child. These adjustments can help meet their individual needs and make school feel more accessible and comfortable. More information and support regarding reasonable adjustments can also be provided by the A Place To Call Our Own (APTCOO) in Bassetlaw Family Support Team, go to APTCOO in Bassetlaw

Please note - a diagnosis is not required for reasonable adjustments to be put in place to support your child's needs within their education setting.

APTCOO in Bassetlaw Family Support Team will assist you through the graduated response process by providing information, advice, support and access to one-to-one and small group family workshops.

Each workshop is delivered within our SEND Family Hub, a safe, friendly and accessible space. They are facilitated by experienced and trained SEND practitioners who utilise professional evidence-based theories matched to individual family needs, including Anna Freud Reflective Parenting; an approach to parenting that aims to develop a better understanding of your child’s emotions and behaviours, wrapped around PACE Principles (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) how to connect and communicate with your child with a sense of security and attachment.

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A referral to APTCOO can be made by either your GP or Health Care Professional or Educational lead. Alternatively, you can refer direct by e-mail at enquiries@aptcoo.org or phone 01623 629 902

More information can be found regarding the graduated response and support interventions below:

Step 3 - Autism and or ADHD assessment – the neurodevelopmental pathway 3 Bassetlaw (NPB)

Once the support intervention's and Graduated Response approach have been followed, and if an assessment need is identified, your child's education lead or the Healthy Families Team may refer your child to the NPB pathway. The professional making the referral on your behalf will ensure your child's health care summary information is included with the referral to support the assessment process.

Once reviewed, your referral may lead to assessment with a Community Paediatrician for Autism and or ADHD.

Information about the NPB pathway process and what to expect can be found at,
Neurodevelopmental Pathway Bassetlaw (NPB) (Healthier Together)

Step 4 - Insufficient evidence at this time to suggest further assessment is required for Autism and or ADHD

If the need for an Autism and or ADHD assessment is not identified following referral to the Neurodevelopmental Pathway Bassetlaw you will be offered support and advice based on your child's individual needs; this support is not subject to receiving a diagnosis.

You will be signposted to the appropriate local and national support organisations.

Your referral will be closed to the Neurodevelopmental Pathway Bassetlaw once support and advice has been offered.

For more information and support, visit Minds of All Kinds - Notts