Early Years Child Alert

The Early Years Child Alert informs the council of a child aged between 0-5 years (preschool) who may require additional strategies or intervention at home or in an early years preschool setting. Connecting children with the most appropriate offer that can best support their individual needs. Support, advice, guidance or training may be offered.

• Early Years providers
• Parents or carers
• Professionals (non-healthcare)
• Schools

• To ensure that children reach Reception age with their needs being recognised and supported.
• Some children have complicated needs that may require additional support and resources other than that which is ordinarily available. 
• This support will need to be carefully considered and planned for.

We may need to discuss your child’s information with:

• Partners from a private, voluntary or independent early years provider
• The academy or school that your child attends.

Sharing this information with health, early help and education teams will help us to identify the most appropriate support service to meet your child’s individual needs. 

The Early Years ‘Child Alert’ referral will be considered by a panel of early years specialists to help make sure that children and families get the right support when they need it most. The outcome will be Universal/Local Offer, Targeted or Statutory Service.  

Early Years Child Alert Form

• The information you provide via the Early Years Child Alert will be triaged to the most appropriate offer.
• This may include signposting to North Tyneside’s Graduated Approach or Local Offer. 
• If an Early Years Specialist Targeted Service is required, a key person from that service will contact you.

Early Years SEND Duty Helpline