In our school if we feel a pupil needs more specialist help we can work with the following people to get this.

City of Birmingham Services (C.O.B.S)

Who they work with

Children or young people with emotional, social or mental health difficulties that impacts on their behaviour in school

How school can get in touch with them

School have an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form

Communication and Autism Team (CAT)

Who they work with

Children or young people who are being assessed for or already have a diagnosis of Autism or communication difficulties.

They will also provide support for families of children or young people with these difficulties

How school can get in touch with them

School have an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form

Educational Psychology Service (EPS)

Who they work with

Children or young people with complex needs.

An Educational Psychologist will always be involved with a child or young person who is referred for an Education, Health and Care Plan.

How school can get in touch with them

School have an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form

Physical Disability Service (PDS)

Who they work with

Children or young person with physical difficulties which impact on their access in the school setting.

How school can get in touch with them

School have an allocated worker who they will contact after a parent or carer signs a referral form

Pupil and School Support (PSS)

Who they work with

Children or young people who are working below the levels expected for their age. 

A Pupil and School Support Teacher will also work with staff in schools offering support, advice and training.

How school can get in touch with them

Pupil and School Support teachers regularly visit schools.  School will let parents or carers know if they need to work with the child or young person

Sensory Support Service (SSS)

Who they work with

Children or young people who have particular sensory needs such as visual or hearing difficulties where access to the usual school environment is effective.

How school can get in touch with them

Pupils are usually referred following a medical diagnosis, however school can phone them for further support and general advice.

Speech and Language Therapy Service (SALT)

Who they work with

Children or young people with a high level speech and language difficulties.

How school can get in touch with them

School can fill in a form which parents or carers sign.  The family doctor can also complete this form.

Occupational Therapy

Who they work with

Children or young people with physical difficulties that require regular exercise.

How school can get in touch with them

School can fill in a form which parents or carers sign.  The family doctor can also complete this form.

School Nurse

Who they work with

Children or young people with medical needs particularly where medication is needed.

How school can get in touch with them

School can fill in a form which parents or carers sign.  The family doctor can also complete this form.