The Mental Health Setting Audit
Targeted Support
36 There is a clear procedure for the commissioning/referral/involvement of external mental health professionals, such as psychologists, therapists or counsellors.
Examples:
Procedure.
Decision tree for referral to different services.
Guide to suitability of different mental health services.
37 Procedures for referring to non-mental health services that will impact the pupil’s wellbeing, such as housing or social services, are considered and referred to as part of the targeted support procedures.
Examples:
Procedure.
Decision tree for referral to different services.
Guide to suitability of other services.
Individual pupil records.
38 Mental health services are engaged/commissioned appropriately, according to the needs of a pupil.
Examples:
Monitoring records.
Mental health strategy reporting.
Individual pupil records.
39 Partnerships and relationships with local services, such as Mental Health Support Teams, exist and have a positive impact on pupils.
Examples:
Meeting minutes.
Posters/flyers/website information.
Newsletters.
Referral records.