Bolton Early Years Integrated Physical Development Pathway
Getting Advice (Targeted Early Help)
This page covers more focused support for children with emerging physical development concerns, identified through screening or observation.
Available Support:
ASQ-3 Physical Development Domain
Screening tool used by Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors), parents, and settings. ASQ-3 screening covers communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal-social.
Website: https://agesandstages.com/products-pricing/asq3/
Early Years SENCO / School SENCO
Coordinate support, referrals, and adaptations for children with emerging physical development needs.
Family Help (Formerly Targeted Early Help)
Provides universal and targeted support via drop-ins or appointments.
Tel: 01204 331500
Key Person and SENCO Discussions
Coordinated Family Help and Early Help conversations within settings.
Named Health Visitor or Lead Professional
Ongoing support and progress reviews. This information can be seen in the child's 'Red Book'.
Progress Check at Age 2: Department for Education (DfE) Statutory
Guidance to provide support for early years practitioners when completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) progress check at age 2 (developmental check that includes physical development).
Website: Progress check at age 2 - GOV.UK
Team Around the Early Years (TAEY)
Multi-agency meetings for children and families with wider needs.
Consultation with Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy
Referral via Health Visitor or SENCO for physical development concerns.
Continued Use of ASQ and Universal Activities
Ongoing monitoring and promotion of development.