Pace - Rebuilding Bridges

Please note that this project is designed to fill a gap in current provision, so referrals should be made for children young/people who do not have a significant package of support already in place.

Eligibility criteria 1 - Primary need:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism
• Learning Difficulty/Disability

Eligibility criteria 2 - Presenting issues:

• At risk of exclusion
• Not engaging with school / non-attendance (persistent absences over a six-week period / a pattern of significant absence over an academic year)
• Display behaviours of concern
• Social isolation / persistent difficulties with positive peer relationships
• Low engagement with universal services 

Priority will be given to children/young people who are:

• Not eligible for enhanced Short Breaks (those receiving Short Breaks core offer can be considered if no other provision is appropriate to meeting need).
• Not currently receiving ongoing support from Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services/ Educational Psychologist Services (alternative support is available from the School Inclusion Team).
• Not in receipt of funding via an Educational Health Care Plan (referrals for 1:1 support during school hours)
• Not attending specialist provision (e.g. Robson House, CCfL, Swiss Cottage) although “short-term” specialist provision will be considered (e.g. Rhyl Satellite, CRiB, Thomas Group)
• Lacking access to universal play/youth offer

Exceptional circumstances will be considered by the referrals panel, depending on risks to the child and young person if a service is not provided.

Referrals can be made by:

• Camden schools
• Social workers
• Early Help
• Camden SEN
• School Inclusion Team
• Health professionals

• Referrers are encouraged to liaise with the child/ young person professional network prior to making a referral (and provide minutes of the Team Around the Child (TAC) meetings if available).
• Schools are regarded as an active partner in the Rebuilding Bridges project and are expected to allocate a lead professional to support throughout the project.
• Referrals will be considered monthly at a multi-disciplinary Referrals Panel. Referrers will be contacted by a member of the project team for a consultation call prior to the referral being considered at panel. Referrers will be made aware of the outcome of panel outcome within 2 weeks of the panel date.
• Once a referral has been accepted, the PACE service manager will arrange a home/school visit to complete a needs assessment.
• A 1:1 keyworker will be assigned, and/or the child/young person will be allocated to a particular small group based on individual needs.
• The project psychologists will work alongside the PACE service to assess the most appropriate support that can be provided to the child/young person and family. In addition, the project psychologists will liaise with the learning mentors and lead professionals in school to facilitate active collaboration.

• If you are unsure if a referral is suitable for this project, please contact Glenys James (details below) to discuss the needs of the child/young person.
• Consent to engage with the project prior to making a referral must be obtained from the parent/carer (and young person if aged 16+) by completing a consent form.
• Complete a referral form (below) and send to the contact details below.
• Please ensure the referral form is completed with as much detail as possible. They will not accept incomplete referrals.