Professionals: Children's social care referrals
Assess a child’s levels of need
What are the levels of need?
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Level 1 - the child's needs are already met by existing universal services
You are satisfied that the child or young person’s needs are being met by existing universal services, such as health, care and education services.
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Level 2 - indicates a need for multi-agency early help support
You feel that the child or young person needs some extra support that requires a co-ordinated response from services – even if their current needs are unclear. An EHAT will identify a lead professional to co-ordinate this support.
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Level 3 - indicates a need for targeted support
You feel that the child or young person has unmet needs that are more significant or complex. An EHAT will ensure a co-ordinated multi-agency response that will help prevent these concerns escalating.
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Level 4 - indicates an acute, complex or specialist need, or a safeguarding concern
You believe that the child or young person has experienced significant harm or is at risk of significant harm (Section 47), or you have significant welfare concerns (Section 17). A single assessment coordinated by a social worker is required to determine what intervention is needed.