The initial review period should be no longer than 6 weeks following the assessment being completed. Subsequent reviews should take place within a 3 month period. Below is an overview of the timescales.
| Action | Timescale |
|---|---|
| EHM search completed search to see if there is a plan of support already in place or not. |
48 hours of identifying need |
| Complete the Early Help Assessment steps 1-5. | Within 10 working days |
| Completion of conclusions, solutions and actions – provide family with their own copy. | Within 15 working days |
| Share information with family | Within 15 working days |
| Set a date to review the plan either with the family or through a TAF review meeting. | Within 6 weeks of completing assessment |
| Continually review plan | Within 3 months of each other |
| If outcomes have not been achieved re-assess the family using the Early Help Assessment in order to take into account any change in needs. | 12 months from start of intervention |