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Barnet Child Development Team Referral

Comprehensive referral guide for developmental paediatrics, therapies, audiology, and specialist SEND services in Barnet

Overview

Who We Are, Where We Are, and What We Do

  • Developmental Paediatrics (Barnet Community Paediatric Team) - (Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust):
  • Paediatric Audiology - (Whittington Health NHS):
  • Children's Integrated Therapies, including Speech & Language Therapy, Dysphagia, Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - (Whittington Health NHS):
  • EYSEND (Early Years SEND Advisory Team) - (LB of Barnet):
  • Specialist Schools / Specialist Nurse SEND - (CLCH NHS Healthcare Trust):
  • Specialist Team - AAT (Autism Advisory Team) - Only referrals from Schools and Colleges are accepted - (BELS Autism School Services Team):
    • Website: Please see our "Working with the Autism Advisory Team" document on our local offer webpage regarding the referral process and secure ways to send referrals via email.
    • Email (Enquiries Only): autism.team@barnet.gov.uk.
  • Specialist Team - BEAM (Barnet Early Autism Model) - (BELS Early Years Autism Service):
    • Address: Barnet Education and Learning Service, 3rd Floor, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London NW9 4EW.
    • Email (Secure Emails Only): BEAM.Team@barnet.gov.uk.
  • Specialist Teams - D&HS (Deaf & Hearing Support Team) - (BELS):
    • Address: Barnet Education and Learning Service, 3rd Floor, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London NW9 4EW.
    • Email (Secure Emails Only): D&HS.Team@barnet.gov.uk.
  • PD&CN (Physical Disability & Complex Needs Support Team) - (BELS):
    • Address: Barnet Education and Learning Service, 3rd Floor, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London NW9 4EW.
    • Email (Secure Emails Only): pd.team@barnet.gov.uk.
  • SSTV (Specialist Teaching Team, Vision) - (BELS):
    • Address: Barnet Education and Learning Service, 3rd Floor, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London NW9 4EW.
    • Email (Secure Emails Only): VI.Team@barnet.gov.uk.
  • 0-25 Disabilities Team, Occupational Therapy - (LB of Barnet):

Impact of Address and GP Location on Services

  • Education Services (EY SEND or SEND team): Provided by the borough where the family lives, regardless of GP location.
  • Health Services (e.g., Paediatricians, Therapists, Audiology): Provided by Barnet teams if the GP is based in Barnet, even if the family lives in another borough.

Recommendation: To ensure better coordination of services, it is best if the family's GP and home address are in the same borough.

Developmental Paediatrics

Community-based paediatricians specialising in developmental and ongoing health needs for children and young people from 0 to 18 years, unless the child attends a special needs school, where the school's paediatric team may provide care. Developmental paediatricians work in multidisciplinary teams with other professionals to support the child and family, ensuring continuity of care and liaising with hospital services as needed.

Early Years SEND Advisory Team (Previously called Pre-school Teaching Team)

Supports children under 5 with developmental delays or disabilities living in Barnet. They provide home-based teaching support to children under the age of 5. They work with parents and carers to promote developmental progress. Referrals are reviewed at a multi-agency meeting.

Children's Integrated Therapies (CIT)

Provides assessment and therapy tailored to children's needs:

  • Universal Services: Group sessions at Children's Centres and schools.
  • Targeted Services: Early intervention and therapy blocks.
  • Specialist Services: Complex care with trans-disciplinary interventions for conditions like dysphagia.

The CIT team works with children and their families in schools, Children's Centres, clinics, and at home to assess needs and deliver therapy. Children and young people with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) will receive therapy according to their plan's recommendations.

The team collaborates with education and social care professionals to provide integrated support and shares information only to improve care outcomes.

Drop-in Sessions

  • In-person: Pre-referral assessments for children under 5 at Children's Centres. Contact your local Children's Centre for details.
  • Virtual: To arrange a virtual drop-in session:

Contact Information

Referrals

Use the referral form from the Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies (CIT) website.

Submit the form by post or email to:

  • Address: 3rd Floor, Westgate House, Edgware Community Hospital
    Burnt Oak Lane, Edgware, London HA8 0AD.

The referral form should be posted or emailed to the service at the address above.