This section is the lengthiest part of completing the Request for Assistance and you might consider entering this information into a saveable word document, like the one provided if you are not confident you will have time to complete this section within 20 minutes. Some of the parts of this section only appear if you have selected particular services (Mental Health and Wellbeing/Neurodevelopmental Assessment). 

Current Situation and Main Areas of Concern

This is where to give an overview of the presenting difficulties and why you are making the Request for Assistance. You may have requested multiple services and have different reasons for each, please include details of all the reasons for requesting each of the services. 

Behaviours Displayed

This is where to describe how the difficulties are presenting themselves as relates to the child or young person's behaviour. Include:

• the ways in which they communicate their distress.

• suspected triggers.

• particular situations or environments in which difficulties appear to arise most frequently.

• particular aspects of life that they find challenging. 

Other Services Involved

If you select yes to this question you will be asked to provide details of what other services are involved in the child or young person's care.

What Supports Are Currently in Place

This is where to describe the measures which have already been taken to meet the child or young person's needs or to address the difficulties previously described. 

Please note - it is expected that Universal Supports have been exhausted before seeking any of the SPA services. If there is not evidence of this, the request may not be accepted. 

Views of the Parent and Young Person

It is important that the voice of the child, young person and their family where appropriate is heard clearly. Use this box to capture their perspective of the situation, what they identify as the difficulties and if possible, the kind of support they would like. 

Any Other Relevant Information

Please use this box to include any other information which would be helpful in allocating appropriate services. For example if you are aware of trauma, bereavement, care experience, on going or previous social work involvement etc.