Outside Agencies
We work with many different Outside Agencies. Referrals can usually be made to these agencies by the school SENCO, Educational Psychologist or by the child’s GP. For advice on the best way to access these services, please speak to the school SENCO:
- Educational Psychology
- Child and Adult Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
- Children's Emotional Wellbeing Service : Northorpe Hall (CHEWS)
- Visual Impairment Specialist Provision: Dalton School JI & N School
- Hearing Impairment Specialist Provision: Lowerhouses CE (VC) JI & EY School
- ASC Outreach Specialist Provision
- Primary Pupil Referral Service (PPRS)
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapists
- Portage / Portex - Early Learning Support
- Health and Medical Professionals: GP, Community Paediatrician, School Nurse
- Catholic Care Family Support Worker
Local Support Services for Parents:
The Max Card - Designed to make days out more financially accessible for foster families and families of children with additional needs - http://www.mymaxcard.co.uk/
Kirklees Independent Advice and Suppport Service - www.kias.org.uk
PCAN (Parents of Children with Additional Needs) - http://www.pcankirklees.org
Huddersfield Down Syndrome Support Group - www.hdssg.org
Huddersfield Support Group for Autism - http://www.hsga.org.uk/
Kirklees Deaf Children’s Society -http://www.ndcs.org.uk/family_support/support_in_your_area/local_groups/find
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Kirklees Family Information Directory – http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/community/parentsCarers/familyInformation/search.aspx
Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust: a charity supporting children’s mental and emotional health in Kirklees - http://www.northorpehall.co.uk