The Team Around the School Support Hub (TAS-SH) is a new team made up of what was previously known as:
- Learners Single Point of Access (L-SPA)
- Team Around the School Team (TAS)
What’s changed?
- The L-SPA no longer exists in its previous format.
- The SEND statutory functions have moved into the SEND Service, ensuring continuity in the 20-week statutory assessment process.
- A new TAS Support Hub has been established to strengthen early intervention and support for school communities, guided by the .
- The TAS Support Hub is part of the newly formed Early Intervention, Prevention and Support Services (EIPS)
What’s staying the same?
The TAS Support Hub retains the early intervention elements of the L-SPA. Schools are encouraged to continue to access:
- SEND Support Advisors – supporting schools in assisting children with SEND.
- Neurodiversity Advisors – promoting inclusive environments for pupils in schools that support diverse learning needs.
- TAS Coordinators – ensuring services are joined up and working collaboratively to support school communities needing ‘more help’.
- Parents and practitioners looking for information about the statutory processes for SEND can still contact the L-SPA helpline number 0300 200 1015. The helpline is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round (except Bank Holidays).
What the Team Around the Support Hub does
- The TAS Support Hub helps schools adopt a whole-school approach to early support, aiming to reduce reliance on costly specialist services. We tailor our support to meet each school’s unique needs, working in partnership to deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
How will the Team Around the Support Hub support my school?
We work closely with schools, settings and partner services to help children thrive in mainstream education wherever possible. Our goal is to enhance the work already happening in schools with targeted support that makes a real difference. We also support schools to engage with families strengthening parent participation and shared understanding.
Our focus is on:
- Emerging needs
- Pupils at SEND Support level
- Disadvantaged pupils
Our approach
- We operate an open-door policy for support requests, aligned with the THRIVE model.
- We are committed to aligning support with school priorities and exploring new opportunities.
- Our aim is to provide the right support at the right time
- We are focused on strengthening existing partnerships and creating new ones, without adding complexity.
- We use a joined-up, multi-disciplinary approach through the Team Around the School (TAS) model building on existing strengths within your setting.
Contacting the TAS Support Hub
If you have a specific request for support, please complete the short which will save time in directing your request and allow us to plan support accordingly.
You can also email the team.