Early Help - Response to COVID-19

Early Help - Response to COVID-19

Dear Partner,

In response to the ever-changing situation caused by Covid-19, Shropshire Council have made some decisions regarding the provision of Early Help, ensuring families can still access a level of support, whilst respecting the government recommendations for social distancing.

  1. Liquid Logic Early Help Module – EH PARTNERS LAUNCH DELAYED

The launch of the Early Help Module(EHM) on Liquid Logic due to go live on 1st April 2020 will now be delayed for partners until further notice.  We recognise that some of you will not have had time to complete training and may have other priorities at this time.  Therefore, if you are a Lead Professional for an Early Help case, please try to maintain some contact with the family by phone and record this as you would normally on ECINs.

  1. Me Learning

Some partners have already completed the Me Learning Modules, as is the expectation to access EHM, and in response to their feedback we have reviewed the content for partners and are making some changes.  In light of this, please can we ask that you do not start the Me Learning until you receive further notification. 

  1. Request for Intervention

Given the current situation, we recognise that completing consent, assessments and family plans is challenging, we would therefore like to suggest that during this period of social distancing partners simply complete the revised Request for Intervention form, which can be found on the Early Help Website, under Forms for users of ECINS and send it to the Strengthening Families email address. Our targeted Early Help hub teams will then follow up and plan how to best support the family during this challenging period by use of digital technology and telephone support. 

This process will be reviewed on a regular basis.

  1. The Early Help Web Pages / Family Information Service

Both of these sites will be updated regularly to ensure families are able to access on-line support and resources from a variety of organisations.

 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for you hard work, if you need any further support or advice please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours sincerely

Francean Doyle

Head of Early Help, Partnerships and Commissioning

Shropshire Council

Whether you think a child, young person or family needs some support, or you are worried a child might be at risk of abuse or neglect, there is only one number you need – 0345 678 9021. From this number you will receive the support you need to get the right help at the right time to strengthen families and safeguard children.