Te Kahu Tōī, Intensive Wraparound Services (IWS) is a support programme for young people aged 5-14 years who:
have behaviour, social and/or learning needs that are highly complex and challenging (and may have associated intellectual difficulty), and
require support at school, at home and in the community.
Te Kahu Tōī provides a comprehensive, holistic, youth and whānau driven way of responding when children or youth experience significant challenges in their lives.
During the Wraparound process, a team of people who are relevant to the life of the child or young person collaboratively develop an individualised plan of care.
Referrals usually must be made by a Resource Teacher Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) or someone from the Ministry of Education’s Learning Support team. If the student already has ORS funding (see above), their school can also make a referral.