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Childrens Referral - Initial Assessment
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An initial assessment is carried out, when Social Services have been asked by you or by someone else on your behalf for help with a problem you are having. Although the Social Services Department will lead the assessment, other people who know you will be involved. Before we can help we need to know more about you and your family. This will involve collecting information from you, your child and from other people involved with your family e.g a health Visitor,Teacher etc. Most importantly we will then talk to you about what you see has the problem and look at what help we might be able to offer or we may be able to advise you about about another agency who can provide you with the assistance you need.
Helplines
| Team Address | Areas Covered | Telephone | Fax |
| Assessment Team West | Central, North West, Hoyland, | 01226 772423 | 01226 772404 |
| Assessment Team East Brierley Hall Church Street Brierley Barnsley S72 9HT | Brierley, Cudworth, Athersley, Royston, Jump, Monk Bretton, Dearne, Wombwell, Darfield | 01226 775131 | 01226 775923 |
Opening Times/Locations
Monday to Thursday 8.45am - 5.00pm
Friday 8.45am - 4.30
Application form references
Inter agency referral form
Leaflets
The Initial Assessment
Distribution Points
Please refer to the 'Associated Links' for your nearest Social Services office.
Legislation
Children Act 1989
Response Times / Next Steps
Assessment should be completed within seven days.
Out of Hours Procedure
Emergency cover provided by Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 01226 715656 but Initial Assessments are usually completed during normal office hours.
Owner Officer Contact Details
Ray Woodhams
Head of Assessment, Support and Quality Assurance
Directorate for Children, Young People and Families
Telephone: 01226 772352
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Upon receipt of the referral if the Team Manager believes that this is a case that warrants further involvement by Social Services as a child in need (including those in need of protection) then a Social Worker will be asked to complete an Initial Assessment. The assessment will cover the views/wishes of the child, their carers and other agencies involved with them. Unless there is child protection concerns other agencies will only be contacted with the permission of the parent/carer. The assessment will identify any need for further involvement by professionals.
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Contact Us
Barnsley MBC
Town Hall
BARNSLEY
South Yorkshire
S70 2TA
Tel: +44 (0) 1226 770770
Fax: +44 (0) 1226 773099
Email: townhall@barnsley.gov.uk
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