The programme will see a link worker assigned to each child to work directly with them, their families, teachers and the local community.
This aims to “deliver a tailored plan for every child to help them build their social, emotional and academic skills”, according to the charity AllChild, which is running the programme.
It is hoped the programme will help reduce mental health referrals, school absenteeism and suspensions in Wigan.
The programme aims to “make the case for early action with children and families”, according to AllChild chief executive Louisa Mitchell. This will be based on “building trusted relationships”.
She added: “The implementation of this collaborative way of working in Wigan will add to the growing evidence that it is this kind of support and opportunity that can best give children and young people in underserved neighbourhoods the chance to flourish.
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