Sweet, EIT team according to their website, im assuming yours with be similar
"The Early Intervention Teams (EITs) in xxxxx were set up in xxxxxx to work with xxxx schools supporting children aged 3-16 who need extra help to thrive in school. There are four Early Intervention Teams covering all local authority linked schools in xxxxx, and each team serves a cluster of schools geographically located in different parts of xxxxx.
Each team is staffed by the following specialists:-
?A Team Manager (responsible for two teams)
?Educational Psychologists
?Behaviour Support Partners (including a Pupil Support Assistant)
?Education Welfare Officers
?AEN/SEN Partners
?SEN Advice and Moderation Partners
?Social Workers
Rationale
Prior to September xxxx the above professionals were based separately and a decision was made to co-locate them into multi-disciplinary teams.
The EITs were created in order to deal more effectively with the following:-
1.Children whose lack of progress at school stems from a number of different interrelated factors, that ideally should be addressed in a co-ordinated way.
2.Dealing with issues as soon as possible, to prevent more serious problems developing.
3.To help schools and teaching staff with problem-solving and to provide specialist guidance and support where this is needed. This will, at times, include training for school staff.
As well as dealing with children and families in terms of early intervention, team members will also work with such matters as supporting the statementing process, working with children in danger of exclusion, and those with serious attendance problems. EIT team members are also involved with a variety of projects and initiatives within xxxxx, and some are undertaking research projects within their area of expertise.
Child protection team website im assuming yours with be similar
This service is available to children and families in the xxxx borough where children are vulnerable because of family crises, severe relationship difficulties and/or developmental behavioural needs.
Social workers discuss difficulties with parents and children, speak to other professionals who know the child, and undertake an assessment of a family's need. They will then identify services to meet those needs, and then either give or arrange that help.
Child protection referrals are undertaken by these teams, and staff also offer support and guidance to anyone concerned about a child in the community.
The duty social workers will also look into cases where children may be at risk of harm, and take steps to protect children where this is necessary.
The aim of this work is to reduce the risks to the child. In a few cases where this is not possible, social workers apply to the Court for orders to protect children.
This service is split into two main teams. Each team provides the same services for families and children living in its area.
so you can see the difference between the two
EIT team could be quite helpful, depending on WHY you have been referred.
Child protection is quite different.