Make a Referral to the INclude Service

Referrals should only be made after schools have:

• Followed Steps 1 and 2 of the Nottingham City Council inclusion process.
• Applied Ordinarily Available Provision.
• Completed two Assess–Plan–Do–Review (APDR) cycles for the child.
• Sought training and advice from other services where appropriate.
• Adapted provision based on identified needs.

Schools may consider referral if:

• There is an increase in behaviour logs or severity of incidents.
• The child has received detentions or suspensions.
• The child is at risk of permanent exclusion without additional support.

At the point of referral, schools may feel they need:

• Specialist advice to reduce the risk of suspension and permanent exclusion.
• Professionals from the INclude Service to work alongside them to support the inclusion of the child.

Referrals must be made by schools only.

1. Complete a Step 3 - Targeted Intervention DASH referral

2. Attach the following compulsory documents:

• • Download Pupil Support Summary Template

3. If applicable, also include:

• • • Download Risk Assessment Template
    • Download Individual Handling Plan Template

Contact the INclude Service

include.referral@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

• Schools must seek parental/carer consent before applying.
• INclude Service Privacy Notice

Download Pupil Support Summary Template

Download TAF Form Template

Download HLN Bid Template - primary

Download HLN Bid Template - secondary

Download Risk Assessment Template

Download Individual Handling Plan Template

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