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Sometimes, universal support isn’t enough, and you and your child may need a bit more help. This is called additional support.
It is usually short-term and tailored, and is designed to give you extra guidance and practical help for your child’s needs.
The additional support you and your child receive will depend on their needs and what stage of life they are at. Here are some examples:
If your child is not yet attending school, and you feel they need help with their language and communication skills, you can ask for support from your local family hub.
One of the ways family hubs can help is to offer you and your child extra play sessions as part of the early communication pathway. This is designed for younger children, usually around age two, and uses simple, play-based activities to help your child build confidence with listening, interacting with others, and early language skills.
Getting ready for school can bring mixed feelings for both you and your child. Your local family hub offers a welcoming space, reassurance and additional support to help you build confidence, ease any worries and make starting school a more positive experience.
If your child is at primary or secondary school, support is usually offered by your child's school and our school and community practitioners.
They will work with you and your family to provide short-term help. This is to deal with any issues early, before they get bigger.
Your child's school may also suggest a team around the school (TAS) meeting.
“Additional support brings families and services together, so your children can grow, achieve and thrive.”
As a parent, you often notice small changes in your child before anyone else, even if you are not sure why.
Below are some common signs that other parents have noticed, and some things that can sometimes be going on at home that may be having an effect.
Some common things you may notice with your child could include:
Some things in your family life may raise issues for your child, such as:
If you are not sure about how best to support your child, here are some places you can go for help:
Pop along to one of your advice and support sessions and talk to a member of the schools and communities team. These are available at a range of venues across the East Riding.
You can visit any of our Best Start Family Hubs, or contact us by phone or email.
We can talk things through with you and explore the best next steps.
Your child’s school can provide support in different ways, including:
If needed, the school may suggest bringing together a team, including health and education professionals, to support you. They will look at the best ways to work with you, your child and other family members to help with any worries you have. These are known as the team around the school (TAS).
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