Children and young people may experience a wide range of social and emotional difficulties which manifest themselves in many ways. These may include becoming withdrawn or isolated, as well as displaying challenging, disruptive or disturbing behaviour. These behaviours may reflect underlying mental health difficulties such as anxiety or depression, self-harming, substance abuse, eating disorders or physical symptoms that are medically unexplained. Other children and young people may have disorders such as Autism Spectrum Condition, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or Unmet Attachment Needs.
(SEND Code of Practice 2015)
(SEND Code of Practice 2015)
What provision may be available?
Thrive 1:1/ group and class sessions
Circle of Friends
Social Stories
5 Point Scale
Socially speaking
Quiet Time/ Breathing time/ mindfulness opportunities
Social interaction support
Feeling Fans/ picture cards
Concentration aids
Sensory/ movement breaks
Starving the Anxiety Gremlin
Starving the Anger Gremlin
Referral to Changing Lives/ School Nurse
Positive Play
Outdoor Provision
Nurture