Developmental Assessment
A structured look at how your child is developing across the areas that matter for everyday life.
From £350
Professional Collaboration
Joined-up working when several professionals are already involved with a child.
When a child is already seeing several professionals, the most useful contribution is often coordination rather than another separate opinion. Professional Collaboration provides specialist developmental input that fits alongside the work already happening.
For families whose child already has other professionals involved, and for paediatricians, GPs, therapists and psychologists seeking specialist developmental input.
Reasons families ask about this
- Several professionals are involved and their recommendations do not always join up.
- A referring professional wants a specialist developmental perspective.
- A child's support plan needs coordinating across home, school and health.
- Another service has identified developmental needs that fall within this practice's scope.
How it works
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Referral or enquiry
A professional or family gets in touch and outlines what is already in place.
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Consent and information sharing
Appropriate consent is confirmed before any information is shared.
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Specialist input
Developmental input is provided in the form most useful — written advice, a meeting, or assessment.
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Joint planning
Recommendations are agreed with the other professionals involved rather than issued separately.
What it may include
- Written developmental advice for the wider team
- Attendance at multidisciplinary or team-around-the-child meetings
- Specialist developmental assessment contributing to a wider picture
- Liaison between health, education and family
- Clarification of what falls within and outside this practice's scope
What you receive
- Written specialist input for the referring professional
- Shared recommendations agreed across the team
- Clear articulation of scope and boundaries
- An agreed plan for who does what
Indicative fee
£80 per hour
Charged pro rata for meetings, liaison and written contributions, agreed with you in advance.
Fees are indicative. Your fee is always confirmed with you before anything is booked.
What this service does not provide
This service provides specialist developmental input within a defined scope of practice. It does not take over case management, provide medical opinion, or replace the assessments carried out by other disciplines.
Common questions
Do you accept referrals directly from professionals?
Yes, with appropriate consent from the family in place.
Will you write to my child's paediatrician?
Yes, with your written consent.
Can you attend a school or health meeting?
Yes, where it would be useful and can be arranged.
What does it cost?
£80 per hour. Charged pro rata for meetings, liaison and written contributions, agreed with you in advance. Fees are indicative. Your fee is always confirmed with you before anything is booked.
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