Aspens Children and Young People's Service (1:1 Support)

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

This service is not checked by WSCC and including it on the Local Offer website does not mean that it is a recommended service.

Before using this service, we recommend you make your own checks. Your checks should include being happy that: the service will meet your needs; staff are properly qualified; policies are in place to keep everyone safe and you know how much the service will cost.

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We offer children and young people on the neurodevelopmental pathway the opportunity to develop the skills required to become independent and confident young people. We offer a range of support (listed below) to young people aged 8-18 years (18-25 with an EHCP) living in West Sussex who may be in or out of education.

What we do

• Youth Engagement Support: A combined support service which aims to empower young people with complex needs who have become disengaged from education and/or the community.
• 1:1 Enhanced Support: A support service which aims to empower and engage young people who are at risk of becoming disengaged from education/and or community-based activities.
• 1:1 Buddy Support: Support to enable and encourage young people to access activities in the community and empower independence whilst doing things of interest to them.
• Following receipt of a referral, it may be necessary for an assessment to be undertaken to advise regarding eligibility.
• A young person must be between the ages of 7.5 and 17.5 years old on the application.

Age range

8-18

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

No

Requires referral

Yes

Requires application

Yes