Referrals

Local authorities are more frequently requesting individually designed care and education packages, and we are happy to discuss all requests to ensure the young person’s needs are best met.

Referral Process for Residential Placements

Initial contact by Social Worker to discuss suitability of placement and where that fits into the overall care plan.
Referral papers formally submitted to Kibble.
Kibble will check with Social Worker that their Fund Managers are happy to proceed with placement request.
Kibble will send Funding Authorisation Form to identified Fund Manager.
Once a placement has been identified, the young person and significant others would be invited for a pre-placement visit to identify how Kibble can best meet the young person's needs.

If all are in agreement with the plan for admission, a provisional admission date should be arranged and Social Worker to request a children's hearing. Space permitting, overnight or supplementary visits can be arranged prior to admission.

Referral Process for Day Placements

Day placements normally come through psychological services within the education departments of local authorities. Educational psychologists who would wish to consider a placement at Kibble should discuss this with the screening group which operates within their authority.
Referral papers can then be formally submitted to Kibble.
Kibble will check with the relevant educational authority and their Fund Manager to confirm that they are happy to proceed with the placement request.
Kibble will then send a funding authorisation form to the fund manager.
Once a placement has been identified, the young person and significant others would be invited for a pre-placement visit to identify how Kibble can best meet the young person's needs.

It would hopefully be possible to agree a starting date when the pre-placement visit occurs.

We strive to provide an invitational induction for pupils into Kibble.