Early help

If problems occur, it is essential for your child to receive support as soon as possible. The purpose of early help is to work with children, young people and their families to receive the right support at the earliest opportunity, to help them overcome challenges they may be facing.  

You do not need a referral to access these services, and they are the first place for struggling families to receive help.  

You can use these services at any point in your child’s life and on more than one occasion. There is no limit to how many times you contact the early help service for support. 

There is a variety of teams and services available to help a wide range of issues you may be facing. 

Hounslow Council’s SEND Local Offer provides further information on how you and your family can access early help: