Early Help Assessment

In January 2025 we launched our refreshed Early Help Assessment (EHA).

EHA is the tool used to identify emerging needs for children and their families and coordinate a plan of support to meet these needs, aiming to prevent problems from becoming worse and to provide support to stop things escalating to crisis.

Any family can go through challenging times. Working with a trusted professional to complete an EHA should be a supportive process that is used to understand the whole family situation, to identify the strengths and needs of the children and adults in the family and to work together to create a plan to help the family help make changes.

EHA guidance

For support in completing an EHA, read our EHA guidance.

Below is a PDF version of the form so that you can become more familiar with the process. This is just a support tool and you'll need to input your EHA into Liquid Logic as usual.

Early Help Assessment reference form

PDF, 318 KB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Remember that an EHA is a consent-based process and must be discussed with the family before you begin.

Visit GOV.UK to find information sharing advice for safeguarding practitioners.

EHA training

The below training is available for anyone working with children and young people who would be expected to complete an EHA, take part in a TAC or act as a Lead Professional.

Effective Use of the Early Help Assessment

This full day course focuses on effective engagement, assessment and planning skills in relation to the Early Help Assessment. It explores key areas including overcoming barriers to engagement, quality of recording and effective TAC meetings.

You can book your place via Education Stockport.

If you encounter any difficulties creating an account or signing in, you can contact bstraining@stockport.gov.uk.

Levels of need

If you're unsure about the level of need before or after completing an EHA, you can find more information and next steps on our contacting the MASSH webpage.