Level of need decreasing and increasing

If the level decreases

• Discuss with the child and their family and review progress through a review TAF meeting.
• If needs are fully met, agree whether plan to be closed.
• If needs can be met at Level two follow steps for a Level two response.
• Inform Gloucestershire County Council’s Early Help Advice, Guidance and Support service that a plan has been closed or assessment completed.

If the level increases

• If progress is not being made, review and update the assessment and plan, access additional Early Help resources and review consent.
• Consider who else may need to be involved.
• If the level of risk to the child is increasing discuss with your safeguarding lead or contact a Community Social Worker for advice on the Level of Intervention and whether a Children’s Social Care intervention is needed. If yes, where possible with consent complete a multi-agency referral form (MARF).
• If it is an increasing health need discuss further with an appropriate Health Professional.

If it is an increasing educational need that may require a Level four response discuss further with an Educational Professional and ask that they consider a TALC referral or follow guidance to consider an Education, Health and Care Assessment.