What to expect from making a referral
We will visit the school and work with school leaders, teachers, and pastoral staff to ensure that the young person is receiving the support that is needed to promote inclusion and decrease the need for exclusion.
We can offer in class observations of young people and teacher feedback, as well as carrying out educational assessments alongside school staff to develop a plan of action to support both the young person and the school. We will provide a copy of a written report and any assessments completed.
The education inclusion co-ordinators will ask for a review of student progress after 3 terms. Once this data has been provided a return visit will be arranged to provide further feedback and evidence the steps the school has taken to support the young person.
Where recommendations have been followed and positive progress has not been made, we will suggest referrals to other agencies for support. The reports and assessments from the education inclusion co-ordinator will provide valuable evidence in the case of an application for an education health care plan (EHCP) needs assessment, or in the unfortunate event of permanent exclusion.
Referrals can also be made for general school visits to review whole school behaviour and pastoral care. We will link with inclusion leads from across the country ensuring that B&NES schools have access to the very best information and advice with regards to strategy and protocol for supporting young people with SEMH needs.
The education inclusion co-ordinators also offer whole school staff training at no cost. The topics currently being offered can be found at B&NES The Hub.
The inclusion co-ordinators also host a termly SEMH surgery. Schools can book a fifteen-minute slot to discuss a young person needs. Dates for the surgeries can be obtained through the inclusion panels and also through The Hub where bookings can be made.
The education inclusion co-ordinators also host a trio of inclusion conferences each academic year. All inclusion and pastoral leads are invited to attend these short afternoon conferences. These conferences recognise the fact that we have a wealth of experience in our schools and represent an opportunity for best practice to be presented and discussed.
Before you start
To make a referral you will need to tell us details of:
- the child and school
- any Special Educational Needs and Disabilities the child may have
- any known trauma the child may have experienced
- whether the child is a child in need, or known to child protection services
- whether the child is currently, or has been, looked after by us
- a brief assessment of attendance, behaviour and attitudes to learning
- the period of time the behaviours have been exhibited for
- any in class strategies being used
- any interventions or support that have already been offered
- any external referrals made or agencies involved
- how to contact you
You can make a referral using the Contact the SEND and AP Advice Service online form. It should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete the form, depending on how much detail you need to provide.
Training offer
Settings can also request training using the SEND and AP Advice Contact form.
Training requests could include:
Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Training
This training is made up of 2 x 1.5-hour sessions. The first session focuses on the neuroanatomy and biology of ADHD and the second session focuses on in class strategies to support.
Understanding Trauma Training
This training consists of 1 x 1.5-hour session. The content includes the neuroanatomy and biology of trauma, co-morbidities and whole school and in class strategies to support.
Behaviour Quick wins Training
This one-hour training session focuses on whole school and in class quick wins to create a positive learning environment. The training focuses on use of cognitive behavioural therapy to create regulation plans to support when teaching young people whose behaviour challenges.
Understanding sensory processing needs in the classroom training
This one-hour training session focuses on understanding sensory processing disorder but also understanding simple sensory adjustments that can be implemented in the classroom to support all students.