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EPSS Graduated Response

EPSS works with children and young people using a graduated response which fits with the local authority’s Local Offer and other Early Help agendas. This approach aims to provide early, preventative support which empowers children, young people and those who live and work with them to find sustainable solutions. Effective graduated responses and early help approaches promote equality of service and resource access within and between communities. 

Graduated responses are not necessarily linear and are used with flexibility to meet presenting need at any given time. For example, it may be appropriate to move back and forth along the graduated response.