The HSB Pathway Service
Supporting children with harmful and problematic sexualised behaviour living in Derbyshire
The Pathway Programme is a harmful & problematic sexual behaviour service funded by Derbyshire County Council Public Health and Children's Services. The service adopts a consultation model, offering up to six consultations per referral.
How might this help me?
The Pathway Programme offers expert advice and guidance to professionals supporting a child who is displaying concerning sexual behaviour. Our support is tailor made to meet the needs of each child and can include advice about safety planning, sharing resources to be used by other professionals working with the child, supervision and guidance of direct work, and recommendations and signposting where specialist direct work is indicated. We welcome the involvement of parents and seek to provide them with a safe space to explore their concerns.
Who can be referred?
The Pathway Programme Service is available for children living in Derbyshire who live with birth family or under private care arrangements. There needs to be a key professional involved with the child i.e. educational, health or social care. All referrals require consent from PR holder.
This service is now also available for Children in the Care of Derbyshire social care-living within 25 miles of Derbyshire Boarder. All referrals for CIC need to have the allocated Social Worker's consent.
How can I refer?
If you are concerned about a child's sexual behaviour and wish to make a referral, please contact us at [email protected].
Once you have made a referral to the service, this will be screened by the team and if the young person meets the eligibility criteria, you will be sent the next available consultation date, all consultations take place via MS teams.
Bespoke Training and Webinars
Learn about harmful & problematic sexual behaviour in children and young people
Date: 8 November 2024
Time: 12.30 pm to 1.30pm
Open to all Derby & Derbyshire Foster Carers and Professionals
To book your place please contact [email protected].
Learn about pornography use in children and young people
Date: 12 December 2024
Time: 12.30 pm to 1.30pm
Open to all Derby & Derbyshire Foster Carers and Professionals
To book your place please contact [email protected].
Feedback from professionals who have accessed the Pathway Programme
"This child's needs are very complex, and we don't have the skills and specialism within our school to navigate this. Having someone explain the meaning behind the child's behaviour to both our team and the child's parents has been extremely helpful. I now feel I have a team behind me supporting this child."
"From a risk and safety planning perspective, I have found this really helpful and feel like we now have a plan for these children."
"We would never have been able to achieve the same outcomes for this child without the help of this service. It really is excellent."
"The clinical oversight has been invaluable for affective and child centred care planning."