Who can help at school or college?
Who can help at school or college?
Who can help at school or college?
There are lots of people at school or college whose job it is to help you. For example, your teacher or tutor. It is important to tell an adult at home or at school or college if you are finding things difficult, so they can help you.
Other people who might help include:
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo for short)
This is the person who is responsible for making sure that, if you have any additional needs or difficulties, you get the support that you need. They work closely with other adults in school, as well as professionals who visit school, and will meet with your teacher(s) or tutor to make sure that everyone understands what to do to help you.
Educational Psychologist (EP for short):
EPs work with children and young people of all ages. It is their job to understand how children and young people learn and behave. EPs work with schools and colleges to help adults understand any difficulties you might have and how to support you. The EP will listen to your views and try to understand what you like and enjoy as well as what you find difficult. You can find out more about Bury EPs here.
Speech and Language Therapist (SALT for short):
A Speech and Language Therapist works with children and young people to help them with their language and communication skills – for example, understanding and using words and talking to adults and peers. They help adults at school understand the best way to communicate with you. Information about Bury’s Speech and Language Therapy Service can be found here.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS for short):
There are lots of different people who work for CAMHS, including doctors, therapists, mental health nurses and support workers. CAMHS work to understand and support children and young people's mental health. CAMHS are also involved in the diagnosis of developmental differences, such as ADHD or Autism. Information about Bury CAMHS can be found here.
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Social Worker:
A Social Worker's job is to support children and young people and families through difficult times and make sure you feel safe and are kept safe. Social Workers work together with you, your family and other professionals to make things better at home. They might visit you at home or at school or college to see how you are doing and listen to your views.
Remember, if you are ever unsure about who somebody is, you can ask an adult at home or at school or college. We have put together a jargon-buster to help explain who key people and professionals are, as well as terms you might hear. You can access this resource by clicking here.