Early Help Pathway
Early Help Pathway
In order to understand the level of support required by a child or young person and their family in the Bradford district, we use the Bradford Levels of Vulnerability, Risk and Need
At any time if you think a child or a young person is at immediate risk of significant harm, contact the Integrated Front Door (IFD) on 01274 435600. In an emergency call 999.
Universal Level 1
- A child with no identified additional needs.
- Needs that can be met by universal services.
- For more information see Level 1 Universal of the Early Help pathway
Level 2 – Universal Partnership Plus
- A child with an additional need who would benefit from extra help in order to make the best of their life chances.
- The child’s needs can be met through your agency or by working jointly another agency.
- For tools and templates please see the Level 2 Universal Partnership Plus page of the Early Help Pathway
Level 3 – Targeted Support
- The child’s needs are more complex and require an assessment to understand the range, depth or significance of the needs which may require a more intensive response.
- Children whose health and/or development is being impaired or there is a high risk of significant impairment
- For tools and templates please see the Level 3 Targeted Support page of the Early Help Pathway.
Level 4 - Statutory/Specialist
- The child’s needs are complex and enduring.
- The child is experiencing/or is likely to experience significant harm, and a statutory response is required.
- For tools and templates please see the Level 4 Statutory page of the Early Help Pathway.