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A variety of services are available to support children, young people, and families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in managing emotional wellbeing and mental health challenges.
To help you access the right service, we’ve organized the available support using the Thrive Framework, which categorizes services based on levels of need. This framework makes it easier for you to identify and navigate the appropriate support.
The Thrive Framework
The Thrive Framework divides services into four categories:
- Getting Advice and Information
- Getting Help
- Getting More Help
- Getting Risk Support
Explore the categories below to find the service that best matches your needs:
1. Getting Advice and Information
For children and young people experiencing mild or temporary difficulties, or for those managing their mental health independently or recovering. Services in this category focus on providing advice, signposting, and guidance.
Find out more about Getting Advice and Information
2. Getting Help (Community Services)
For children and young people with mild to moderate mental health concerns who would benefit from support through community-based services. These services provide early intervention and tailored help.
Find out more about Getting Help
3. Getting More Help (Specialist Services)
For children and young people with more complex needs or those requiring intensive intervention. This includes support for those unable to engage in everyday activities due to their mental health challenges.
Find out more about Getting More Help
4. Getting Risk Support (Highly Specialist Services)
For children and young people who remain at significant risk despite receiving extensive input. These services provide highly specialized support to address ongoing concerns.
Find out more about Getting Risk Support
The Thrive Framework ensures a clear and organized approach to finding the right emotional wellbeing and mental health support for children and young people with SEND.