From time to time, we all go through situations which are difficult to cope with. We sometimes hear in the media about families who are, or who have been, struggling, or even in danger.

At these times, we need help and advice, but finding the right department or agency can be a mindfield. The Early Help Assessment Offer gives parents a framework for asking for support. An assessment form may be completed, or signposting given, to provide parents and families with services who can help. This may be behaviour support, parenting advice, bereavement counselling, health advice, or for specific medical issues. The list is not finite.

At Byfleet Primary, we do not have a great deal of need for such services, although we do utilise any service we need to, in order to best support our pupils and their families.

We are always happy to help where we can and to try and help you find the right agency to support you. 

We will ask for individual tailored support that best meets the needs of individual situations. If you are in any doubt, please come and talk to us. We are here for you.

Surrey's Early Help Assessment Offer

Surrey's Early Help approach is known as Family Resilience.

You can gain help with the following:

- Behaviour

- Domestic Abuse

- General Tips for Parents/Carers

- Health

- Practice, Processes & Roles in Surrey

- Roles & Teams who Support Practitioners in Surrey

In Surrey many different services and organisations offer early help to families. These efforts to support families can be coordinated by the Early Help Assessment Hub when necessary. To speak to the Hub, contact the Children's Single Point of Access to request support.

• Telephone 0300 470 9100 (Children's Single Point of Access)
• Email cspa@surreycc.gov.uk  
• Click here for a quick guide on What is Early Help?
• Click here for a quick guide on What is a TAF meeting (team around the family)?
• Click here for Surrey's Strategy for Helping Families Early