The Outreach provision provides flexible, short-term support for young people who are experiencing difficulties accessing education due to health-related needs. Outreach support is provided over a 2-3, or 6–12-week period, depending on the young person’s individual needs and circumstances. Our main aim is to help young people overcome barriers to education and work towards a successful return to their referring school or, where appropriate, a transition to a TRS setting for a short-term placement. 

We take a person-centred approach, working closely with the child/young person, their family, referring school and other supporting professionals to understand their individual needs and the barriers they may be experiencing around attending and engaging with education at the time. 

Following referral and triage, we consider the information available and identify the most appropriate of our three Outreach pathways based on the young person’s individual needs and circumstances.

Support may include:

  • • Building a trusting relationship with the child/young person
  • • Understanding and addressing barriers to education
  • • Building confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing
  • • Developing routines, coping strategies and readiness to learn
  • • Working closely with families, schools, and other professionals
  • • Providing advice, guidance, signposting, and referrals where appropriate
  • • Supporting a gradual and appropriate return to education

Our support is flexible and reviewed regularly, allowing us to adapt the approach as the young person’s needs change. We recognise that progress is not always straightforward and will work alongside each young person at a pace that feels right for them. All 6–12-week pathways are reviewed at 6 weeks, to ensure our support remains appropriate and impactful, and the young person is able to engage with support.

Please note: Outreach does not provide academic tuition, and it is not an EHCP advisory service. Our role is to support young people to overcome barriers to education and work towards their next step, with the primary goal of returning to their referring school or, where appropriate, transitioning to a TRS setting for a short-term placement. 

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