Next Steps Medical Pathway Purpose: To support mainstream settings to identify underlying SEND needs that may support onward referrals for additional input.
- Available to pupils in Key Stage 3-4 and Year 5 and Year 6 only at Key Stage 2.
- Support for children and and young people with a complexity of needs, including mental health needs, who may also need an EHA or an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) in place at the outset of involvement to ensure that a multi-professional approach is maintained.
- Referral evidence from an appropriate medical professional is required.
- The pupil must have a mainstream school and will attend Raedwald Trust in line with clinician advice.
- IHCP is required for a referral.
- EHCP is not required for a referral.