Early and Effective Intervention and the Named Person Service

The Whole System Approach (WSA) Implementation Group recognises the critical importance of Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) in seeking to divert children and young people who become involved in offending behaviour at the earliest possible stage. In response to practitioner concerns regarding the impact of the Supreme Court judgement on EEI practice, the WSA Implementation Group felt a practice note highlighting the key messages supporting EEI would be beneficial at this time.