Supporting demand avoidant profiles of need

Friday, 2 October 2026

The local area partnership, including education, health and social care, recognises that families have sometimes found it difficult to access support for children and young people with demand avoidant profiles of need.

Children and young people with this profile may also experience difficulties within their educational settings, which can impact their wellbeing, engagement and attendance.

A new position statement has been co-produced with parents and carers with lived experience, the Educational Psychology Service and the Integrated Care Board (ICB). It aims to improve consistency across services in East Riding and increase practitioner confidence in understanding and meeting children and young people’s needs effectively.

We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to and supported the co-production of the position statement.

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