Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Support Team

Introduction to Service/Eligibility Criteria

The peripatetic EBD Teachers and Higher Level Teaching Assistants work closely with schools, other members of Children's Services and relevant agencies. Our aim is to work collaboratively with schools, pupils and parents and others to promote the social and emotional well being of all children to enable them to maximise their learning potential.

Key Tasks

• Contribution to statutory assessments of Special Educational Needs as determined by section 323 of the Education Act 1996.
• Contribution to annual reviews of statements and subsequent Individual Education Plans.
• Provide advice and support at School Action Plus through a plan, do review process
• Staff would consider targeting need through supporting early intervention projects.
• In secondary school support is more likely to be advice, training and work with groups whereas in primary school direct work with pupils may be appropriate.
• Promoting and training in the use of the 'Planning for Positive Behaviour' materials and advising on whole school approaches to positive behaviour management.    

The service is committed to raising attainment and promoting social inclusion. It is our belief that children will maximise their learning potential only if their social and emotional needs are met. We will work with others to provide a range of responses with an emphasis upon partnership, prevention and early intervention. 

Supporting Information Required

What supporting information is required beyond the CAF Pre-assessment Checklist and the standard Children's Services Single Referral Form?

Schools refer individual pupils to the service by forwarding a completed CAF Pre-assessment Checklist and Children's Services Single Referral Form to the appropriate Area Co-ordinator below, who will then allocate the case.  Formats for the documents below can be found in the 'Planning for Positive Behaviour' materials held within all school settings.

Essential information required for this referral includes:-

• Pupil Profile Questionnaire(s) from each subject area
• 2 most recent IEPs (Individual Education Plan)
• Attendance information
• Parents' and pupils views     

Desirable information could include:-

• Behaviour Logs
• Exclusion letters
• ABC/frequency charts & Guidance 

The above information has an essential part to play in assessing the young persons needs.

Matters regarding training and whole school issues can be discussed by contacting any member of the EBD Service. 

Contact Details

Where should referral forms and any additional information be sent?

Carlisle & Eden
EBDST
Gillford Centre
Upperby Road
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA2 4JE
Tel: 01228 606955

Allerdale & Copeland
EBDST
West Cumbria Learning Centre
Toll Bar
Distington
Workington
Cumbria
CA14 4PJ
Tel: 01946 834848

Barrow & South Lakes
EBDST
Newbridge House
Ewan Close
Barrow
Cumbria
LA13 4ED
Tel: 01229 894470

Enquiries of a general nature to:
County Manager EBD ST
Tel: 01946 839815
County Business Support
Tel: 01946 834848