to those of you who have a two year old project child

[debratina]

hi
i was just wondering for those who have a child from the two year old project how much help or input do you have from the referer, family visitor, childrens centre and other professionals.

Debra

[mama2three]

very little once she was placed , but then to be fair the family worker did move on to another centre at the same time. I think I had a phonecall a term to see how she was getting on , and the early years teacher called by when I first started to give me the paperwork etc ( never explained it though!).
Every area is different though , you may find you get great support - and if not , ask for it!
The whole set up may be better once the extended funding is available to far more 2 year olds as stronger systems will need to be in place . or then again the already stretched staff will just have a heavier workload so even less support - guess we'll have to wait and see!

[blue bear]

None is the short answer. I go and find my support and guidance through the D/O and childrens centre which I am so lucky both are fab. (written permission)

[Donkey]

I get loads and loads of input from my referrer, in fact I see her every day, even evenings and weekends...

confused yet??

I am the referrer!!! Yep, filled in my own CAF with parents and then DO checked it over, submitted it myself, and placed the child with me...

much more straight forward!!

lol

[Pipsqueak]

Very little on the 7 children I have had.
I have had to push, pull, cajole, and approch the referrer for more information, support etc.

the latest child I have I get on great with the referrer and i have had a CAF meeting with the HV and referrer (and family) however the portage worker failed to turn up.

TBH, if I want or need anything I will jump up and down and create waves until I get someone to listen.... lol

[loocyloo]

i got lots of info and back up with my last LO, but mainly from my DO and childrens centre, as it took a fair bit of working out!

new child started last week, i got a little bit of info from parent support officer, but thats it so far.

but i want to know something/need something i phone/email/talk to people until i get what i want! childrens centre & DO are great.

i did have a form to fill in last term noting CLL and PSE skills, but that was it!