The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
Children with a social worker are more likely to experience social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) issues than their peers.
For these children and young people, we would suggest that the school completes a SDQ assessment e support of their Social Worker to gain a useful insight into the young person’s strengths and areas needing support, especially within their SEMH needs. Many schools have a Senior Mental Health Lead for making links with mental health services.
Refer to our Mental health and wellbeing page for more information and links to available support.