Flexibility

Flexibility is key throughout the whole school. No one can predict when a young person will need support, so being able to adapt and able to change plans at the last minute to help diffuse, support or care for a young person when needed is key.

Key Learning:
The design of our input and resource was young person led, meaning our input was not about responding to behaviour but focused on the needs of the young person and meant responses were person centred.

Other core principles

Shared Values

Shared values help to shape the school culture and everyone can share the same expectations of behaviour, learning and relationships.

Protected Time

Having protected time for a young person helps them to feel important and heard.

Consistency of a trusted person

Having the same trusted person support young people’s fears and anxieties over a journey of months, across this key transitional time, was highlighted as very impactful.

Alternative Opportunities

Offering a young person alternative opportunities can be anything from a walk, to a game played outside, to making something or crafting.