Local Offer and External Services

At Spring Lane, we work with a range of specialist services and agencies to support children and their families.

These services help with learning, development, health, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Service Who is it for / Ages What the service does Referral / Access
Community Eating Disorder Service Children/young people, 8–18 years Provides specialist assessment, therapy, monitoring, and support for children experiencing eating disorders; works with families to develop healthy eating routines and coping strategies Referral via RMC; school provides observations
CAMHS / Mental Health Support Children/young people, 5–18 years Therapy, counselling, structured interventions for emotional wellbeing, anxiety, depression, self‑esteem, behaviour; supports schools and families School referral; provide observations and support attendance
Service Six – Happy Heads Children/young people, 5–16 years Early emotional wellbeing support: 1:1 or group sessions on resilience, coping skills, mental health awareness Referral via school or MHST
School Attendance Support Service (SASS) Children/young people, 5–16 years Identifies barriers to attendance; develops plans; provides advice and engagement strategies Referral via school
Strengthening Families / Family Support Children and families, all ages Intensive family support for complex social, emotional, behavioural needs; includes parenting support, mediation, advocacy Referral via school, social care, or family hub
Virtual School for Children in Care Children in care, 5–18 years Monitors education, provides advocacy, coordinates support to improve outcomes School referral
Mental Health Support Team (MHST) Children/young people, 5–16 years Early intervention for mild/moderate mental health needs; individual support, groups, staff training School referral via mental health lead
ADHD Service Children/young people, 5–18 years Assessment, diagnosis, strategies for ADHD; guidance for home and school School referral forms and observations
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Service Children/young people, 3–18 years Assessment and diagnosis for suspected ASD; guidance on communication, interaction, sensory needs School referral forms and observations
Bereavement Service Children/young people, 3–18 years Counselling, emotional support, coping strategies for children experiencing loss School referral
Paediatric Psychology Children/young people, 3–18 years Psychological assessment and therapy for emotional, behavioural, developmental needs Referral via school, EPS, or health professional
Consultant Community Paediatrics Children with complex health needs, all ages Medical assessments, diagnosis, care recommendations; liaises with schools Schools provide observations and complete forms
Community Paediatric Service Children with developmental/medical needs, 0–18 years Assess developmental, medical, behavioural needs affecting learning Referral via GP, school, or health professional
Children’s Community Nursing Children with medical needs, 0–18 years Nursing support at home/school; medication management; liaison with school staff Schools provide health info and coordinate care
Children’s Continence Service Children with bladder/bowel difficulties, 3–16 years Assessment, management plans, toileting strategies; support for schools Schools support toileting plans and referrals
Together Trust (Sleep Service) Children with sleep difficulties, 3–16 years Assessment and intervention for sleep problems; strategies for families and schools Referral via school or health professional
Educational Psychology Service (EPS) Children/young people, 0–18 years Assessment of learning, communication, emotional needs; strategies and interventions Referral via school SENCo
Inclusion & Intervention Support Team (IIST) Children with SEND in mainstream, 3–16 years Advice on inclusion strategies, resources, interventions, staff training School referral
SEND Information, Advice & Support Service (IASS) Children/young people with SEND, 0–25 years Guidance on SEND rights, education plans, advocacy Parents/carers or schools contact IASS directly
Children’s Learning Disability Team (CLDT) Children/young people with learning disabilities, 3–18 years Assessment, therapy, care planning, strategies for development and learning Referral via school or health professional
Occupational Therapy (OT) Children with motor/sensory/coordination needs, 0–18 years Assessment and therapy for motor, sensory, coordination needs Schools support OT recommendations
Physiotherapy Children with physical difficulties, 0–18 years Assessment, therapy, exercise plans to improve mobility, strength, coordination Schools support therapy routines
Children’s OT & Physiotherapy Children with motor/coordination/mobility needs, 0–18 years Supports motor development and school participation Referral via school or health professionals
Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Children 0–18 with speech/communication needs Assessment, therapy, communication strategies Schools support communication strategies
Hearing and Vision Specialist Team Children with sensory impairments, 0–18 years Assessment, equipment, adaptations, strategies Referral via school or health professional
Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities Children/young people with learning disabilities, 3–18 years Assessment, therapy, care planning, independence support Schools support referrals
Dietetics Children needing nutritional support, 0–18 years Diet plans, nutritional advice, healthy eating strategies Schools monitor food provision
Infant Feeding / Breastfeeding Support Infants and parents, 0–2 years Advice, practical support, breastfeeding education Schools provide info or facilitate referral
Looked After Children – Mental Health Children in care, 5–18 years Mental health assessment and support tailored to children in care Schools provide context
Complex Feeding Difficulties Service Children with feeding/swallowing issues, 0–8 years Assessment, feeding plans, therapy, support for staff Schools implement strategies
School Nurse Service Students, 5–18 years Health monitoring, emotional wellbeing support, first aid, education School or parent referral