Early Help Offer At Eggar's School

Early Help Offer

At Eggar’s, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development, and success of every student. We understand that children and families may face challenges at different times, and we believe that providing early support can make a significant difference. Our Early Help Offer outlines the support available within school and the external services we work with to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. 

What is Early Help? 

Early Help is about identifying and responding to emerging needs as soon as possible to prevent issues from escalating. It involves working in partnership with families and other professionals to provide the right support at the right time. 

Support Available Within School 

We offer a range of in-school support services, including: 

  • Pastoral Support (LET Team) based in Student Services – Available for emotional, social, and behavioural support. 

  • Home Visits – this can be arranged in line with our attendance and safeguarding polices to offer wellbeing checks and support to attend school. 

  • Our Eggar’s dogs – available to meet and great students , to enable students to feel settled and happy. 

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL & DDSL) – Oversees safeguarding concerns and coordinates support for students and families. 

  • School ELSA – Offers one-to-one sessions for students experiencing emotional difficulties. 

  • SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator) – Supports students with additional learning needs. 

  • Attendance Team – Works with families to improve school attendance. 

  • Form Tutors and Heads of School – Provide daily support and monitor student wellbeing and progress. 

  • Signposting to External Support - Where additional help is needed, we can refer or signpost families to a range of trusted external agencies, including: 

Agency/Service 

Support Offered 

CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) 

Assessment and treatment for mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. (Waiting list TBD) 

Early Help Hub / Local Authority Family Support Services 

Coordinated support for families facing multiple challenges, including parenting, housing, and financial difficulties. 

School Nursing Team 

Health advice and support, including emotional wellbeing, sexual health, and immunisations. 

Young Carers Services 

Support for students who care for a family member with illness, disability, or addiction. 

 

Youth Justice Services  

Engagement in positive activities and mentoring for young people who may be involved in low level behaviour within the community or at risk of. 

 

Children’s Social Care 

Safeguarding and protection for children at risk of harm. 

Local Charities (e.g., MIND, NSPCC, YPI Counselling 

 

Practical and emotional support for children and families. 

 

Educational Psychology Service 

Assessment and advice for students with learning or behavioural needs. 

 

Substance Misuse Services (e.g., Catch22 ) 

Support for young people affected by drugs, alcohol, or living with parents or carers also affected. 

 
Foodbank Families can access Foodbank vouchers from school to be used in the local food bank in town 
School Nursing Team School Nursing Team can offer medical and emotional support with a confidential element (subject to information sharing if deemed a safeguarding issue)
MHST The NHS based Mental Health Support Team is a new initiative in school and any child can be referred as a first point of support if they have not already had CAMHS involvement
Alton Cluster Family Support Service We are working alongside a wonderful agency seperate to the Local Authority who can offer support for students and families

How to Access Support 

If you feel you would benefit from some early help support, please e-mail the safeguarding team dsl@eggars.hants.sch.uk who will be happy to signpost and discuss any possible referrals with you. I would then like all the names and numbers removed. 

“It’s okay to ask for help.” 

We believe that early support can make a lasting difference. Whether it’s a small worry or a bigger concern, we’re here to help your child succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally