Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
- Social Difficulties
- Emotional Difficulties
- Mental Health Conditions
Type of support/Provision provided by Wyndham Primary School:
- Wyndham provides excellent pastoral care for all pupils and support from our Family Support Officer.
- All staff provide clear expectations and is based on encouraging pupils to make positive decisions about behavioural choices.
- Our behaviour policy identifies where reasonable adjustments or changes can be made to support children with specific needs, this ensures the need for exclusions are kept to a minimum.
- We use risk assessments and take action to ensure the safety and inclusion of all pupils in all activities.
- We have a school counsellor who works with specific children one day a week.
- We have a family support worker who works with children and families and can signpost to external avenues of support.
- We use small-group or 1:1 targeted support to improve social skills, self esteem and emotional resilience.
- 'Zones of Regulation' is used to support children learning about their emotions and how to self-regulate.
- Breakout spaces are available for children who need time to regulate outside of the classroom.
- Residential trips which help to develop social, emotional and behavioural resilience and promote independence.
- We provide support and appropriate access arrangements for statutory assessments.
- We seek support from outside agencies such as Children and Young People’s Service (CYPS), SEMH specialists and Educational Psychologist.
- Please see our Anti-bullying Policy and Behaviour Policy for further information.
Updated September 2024