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Early help

Support given as soon as a problem emerges for a child or family, at any point in childhood, to stop it getting worse.

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England
Topic
Safeguarding and child protection

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Child in need (CIN) England Wales
Under the Children Act 1989, a child who needs local authority services to achieve a reasonable standard of health or development, or who is disabled.
Family liaison officer (FLO) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A member of school staff who works with families to support children's attendance, wellbeing and engagement.

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