What is a referring professional?

At Thriving Through Recreation we normally require grant applications to be supported by a frontline professional. 

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This can be anyone who, as part of their job, regularly works directly with a child or young person. Ultimately, they have to sufficiently know the child or young person in order to establish that a grant from Thriving Through Recreation is both necessary and beneficial. They will also be able to support that child or young person to find a suitable and safe activity provider, facilitate access, and encourage attendance.

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Examples of frontline professionals who can support grant applications are listed below:

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• Teacher

• SENCO

• School Counsellor or Wellbeing Mentor

• Social Worker

• Youth Worker

• Charity Worker

• Youth Offending Team

• G.P.

• Education Welfare Officer

• Family Worker

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This list is not exhaustive so please get in touch if you need any more information or advice on the referral process.