Supporting Families
Reports fit for purpose
At Aroa, we work closely with you and your child/young person’s school to support their needs. We can work with children as young as 2, whether they’re in nursery, at home, or with a childminder.
For children under 6, assessments are based on observing the child with their key adult(s) in a familiar setting, during typical activities. We also speak with key adults to gather important information about the child or young person.
It’s not necessary for us to see a child or young person in distress, shut down, or overwhelmed. We aim to make all observations and assessments as simple, natural, and enjoyable as possible for every child/young person.
Consultations
A consultation is a meeting with your child or young person’s key people. It can involve parents/carers, school staff, nursery workers, or other key professionals. Consultations are often an important part of our information gathering and are always a two-way, collaborative conversation.
How Aroa can help
Aroa supports you at every stage of securing the right help for your child or young person – from initial enquiries and advice, to learning assessments and school consultations, through to psychological needs assessments for EHCPs.
We also support with Annual Reviews, attend regular Multidisciplinary Team Meetings, and provide expert witness reports for SEND Tribunals.
Assessments
The Aroa professional allocated to your case will work with you to identify the best way to run the assessment, ensuring that they get all of the information they require to understand your young person, whilst minimising any anxiety and distress.
Reports
After consultations and assessments, we will write a draft report outlining your child/young person’s needs and the support required. You’ll have the opportunity to suggest changes before the final version is shared.
Our reports are accepted by schools and Local Authorities, and all are written in line with legal guidelines. We aim to meet all legal timeframes and can liaise with other professionals involved in your child/young person’s care, if requested.
Explore family support
Educational Psychology
EP assessments, consultations, EHCP support, MDT input, Lead Professional role, and tribunal attendance.
Occupational Therapy
OT assessment, consultations, EHCP support, MDT input and ongoing direct therapy.
SEND and Inclusion Consultancy
Helps families and schools reach a clearer, more workable shared understanding.
Therapeutic Mentoring (Aroa STET)
Aroa STET therapeutic mentoring for young people unable to attend school or educated via EOTIS/C.
Aroa Family Inclusion Review
A clearer, shared plan for your child or young person’s inclusion.
The Family Inclusion Review helps families and schools reach a clearer, more workable shared understanding of your child/young person’s needs, and a practical set of next steps to take into the next school conversation.
What’s included
- Review of existing school plans and reports
- Parent consultation
- Child or young person’s views where appropriate
- Identification of key barriers
- Review of current adjustments and provision
- Written summary of priorities and questions
- Recommendations for the next school discussion
- Optional facilitated meeting with school
- Referral into EP or OT assessment where specialist assessment is required
