If a pupil continues to have challenges with attendance after accessing from universal or targeted services this support should continue, alongside more specific support.
Children and Family Health Devon
What they offer
Anyone aged under 18 who lives in Devon (excluding Plymouth) can get specialist care from Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) To get help from CFHD you will need a referral – this often doesn’t have to be from a GP, see details of how to request help from CFHD.
Age group supported: 0 to 18 years.
Accessing support
- Complete a referral form
- Call the Single Point of Access Team (SPA): 0330 0245 321
- Email: CFHD.DevonSPA@nhs.net
Education Wellbeing Advisors
What they offer
The Education Wellbeing Team works closely with schools to support children and young people who might be medically absent to remain learning in their school, or to help them to access learning and support reintegration back into school. Support can be accessed early on, but the team can also support with more complex and long term attendance difficulties.
Age range supported: Primary and secondary.
Accessing support
Direct contact is available for schools through the website.