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Referral Process Overview

At Beyond the Stars, we understand that placing a child or young person is never just about availability — it's about trust, timing, and transformation. That’s why our referral process is designed to be clear, compassionate, and responsive — from first contact to placement and beyond.
We work in partnership with local authorities, social workers, IROs, CAMHS, and other professionals to ensure that every placement is a thoughtful match — not just a bed, but a beginning.

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Who Can Refer?

We currently accept referrals from:

  • Local authority placement teams
  • Social workers or IROs
  • NHS CAMHS teams (with LA coordination)
  • Youth Offending Services (where appropriate)
  • We currently accept:
    ➤ Care-experienced young people aged 16+ in our Supported Accommodation

Referral Criteria

We support young people who may be navigating:

  • Complex emotional, social, or mental health needs (SEMH)
  • Developmental trauma and attachment challenges
  • Risk of exploitation (CSE/CCE), self-harm, or missing episodes
  • Neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, SPD)
  • Multiple placement breakdowns
  • Challenges with identity, trust, or behaviour

We do not accept placements involving:

  • Presenting risks requiring restraint by multiple staff
  • UASC cases needing specialist immigration/legal support
  • Diagnosed conditions requiring daily 1:1 clinical treatment (unless agreed with CAMHS)

Each referral is multi-agency reviewed, with a focus on safeguarding, risk-matching, and placement stability.

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FAQ
Guide to refer

How to Refer

Use our Referral Form (PDF or online), or email us directly at: 📧 hello@beyondstars.co.uk

Please include: 1) Recent Risk Assessment 2) Care/Pathway Plan 3) Most recent CIN / CP / LAC review 4) EHCP or educational support profile (if applicable) 5) Incident logs, placement history, and relevant multi-agency input

We will assess the referral within 24–48 hours, including: 1) Needs & risk review by Manager and DSL 2) Compatibility with current home dynamics 3) Availability of therapeutic and staffing support

We will reply with: 1) A placement offer (with fee structure + transition plan), or 2) A request for more information, or 3) A respectful decline with explanation

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Emergency Placements

We may offer same-day or 24-hour placements, depending on:

  • Current capacity and staffing
  • Document access and professional input
  • Suitability and safeguarding

We maintain high safeguarding standards — even under urgency.

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Resources Available

  • Referral Pack (PDF)
  • Placement Pathway Overview
  • Key Contacts List
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Safeguarding & behaviour policies (on request)