We are all Early Help. Early Help is not a service. Anybody working with children or families is part of Early Help, at the point that problems are identified. The wellbeing of children, young people, and families is everyone’s responsibility. Early Help is the collection of all services available in Darlington and how they work with families when there are additional or more complex needs, before the need for Children’s Social Care (CSC) and safeguarding procedures.    

By changing the way we all work, from a late reaction to a chronic and acute need to a focus on the root causes of social problems, outcomes for children and families improve, and costly statutory interventions can be avoided.

Please see the link below for further information and support

Early Help Team – Darlington 

PREVENT AGENDA

Prevent is part of the Government’s strategy to address terrorism. The main aim of Prevent is to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. Prevent focuses on all forms of terrorist threats. The Government’s Prevent strategy can be found at the following address: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

It is important that we all work together, so we can protect our communities. There are many ways you can help. For example, get in touch with your local neighbourhood or Prevent team for advice and support if you are worried about someone you know who you believe may be vulnerable to radicalisation. Alternatively, you can speak to your local officers about helping run community events to bring people from different communities together.

• Educate Against Hate (.com)
• Report Terrorism (.gov.uk)
• Prevent Tragedies (.co.uk)
• Guide for parents

SWC Eye Strain Infographics (05.02.21)
Mental Health Support Team Darlington leaflet

COVID-19 - Guidance on supporting children and young people's health