describe the function of external agncies with whom your work setting or service interact
There are many external agencies available to early year’s settings. Below are some of the agencies my setting interacts with:
OFSTED - Inspect provision of care in the setting. [ They ensure all of our staff are up to date on training, we are providing a healthy and safe environment for children and following the EYFS. Ofsted provide support and advice for staff and the setting itself.
Police – In cases of emergency the police will provide help and support. They will be contacted if a problem arose such as child missing, breaking an entry, suspicious persons and they may also be a point
of contact if there is a suspected case of abuse or violence.
NHS & Health Services – Provides us with up to date information about any illnesses and medical outbreaks such as measles etc. They are there for information, help and support.
Health Care Professionals – Where a child has a developmental need, we often work with a range of health professionals such as speech and language therapists. Their function is to provide information and advice using different methods to help the child overcome or improve a difficulty.
Recently a speech therapist visited our setting before a child attended sessions at our playgroup. Together we made an in depth plan of action for staff to follow in order to help the child’s speech develop further.
The speech therapist will have regular contact with the child, parent and GP to ensure the best possible outcome for the child. We too can contact health professionals at any required time or if an issue arises within the setting. ]
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