We recognise that some children have extra emotional and social needs that need to be developed and nurtured. These needs can manifest themselves in a number of ways, including behavioural difficulties, anxiousness, and being uncommunicative.
As part of the SMSC policy all classes follow a structured PSHE (personal, social, health and economic and citizenship education) curriculum to support this development.
However for those children who find aspects of this difficult we offer:
- Emotional support and a listening ear for children/parents/carers
- Enhanced transition provision i.e. new pupils, school transfers, KS3 transition
- Secrets of success (a structured programme supporting self-esteem and confidence)
- Sibling work
- R time
- WOWW support (working on what’s working)
- Small group/individual activities e.g. social skills, fun and games, anger management, listening skills, play therapy, keeping safe etc.
- Individual targets
- ASD structured support programmes
- Signposts to other agencies e.g. school nurse, educational psychologist
- Lunchtime and playtime support through planned activities and groups.
If your child still needs extra support, with your permission the pastoral team will access further support through the Single Assessment process.