SEMH Specialist Outreach Support

Our Outreach program offers specialist advice, guidance, and support to primary and secondary mainstream schools. It enhances existing inclusive practices by increasing knowledge and building confidence and competence in providing pupil-centered provisions for students with special educational needs.

The Outreach team equips staff to address the needs of pupils rather than working directly with the children. This specialist advice and support empower teachers and support staff in mainstream schools to confidently deliver effective interventions and quality first teaching, ensuring all pupils access a broad and balanced curriculum through a trauma-informed approach.

What kind of support do we offer?

• Inclusive Classroom Practices: Developing strategies for inclusive classrooms and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) through a trauma-informed lens.

• Curriculum Advice: Providing guidance on curriculum content and design to support pupils working below expected levels.

• Resourced Provision Setup: Assisting in establishing resourced provisions or SEN Units within mainstream schools for targeted support of children with long-term special educational needs.

• Environmental Audits: Evaluating classroom environments to ensure they are suitable for pupils with SEND.

• Behaviour Support: Developing positive approaches to behaviour support and management.

• Challenging Behaviour Guidance: Offering advice on managing challenging behaviour, de-escalation, and conflict resolution.

• Communication Systems: Implementing effective communication and emotional regulation systems.

• Independence and Social Skills: Supporting the development of independence and social skills.

• Transitions Support: Assisting with transitions between schools/settings or key stages.

• Parental Guidance: Providing guidance and support when working with parents of children with SEND.

• Staff Confidence Building: Helping teachers and teaching assistants build confidence through observation and collaboration with skilled practitioners from Archers Brook.

• Teaching Approaches: Offering information and guidance on up-to-date teaching approaches for supporting children with SEND.

• Specialist Programmes: Advising on specialist external programmes, resources, and interventions.

  This comprehensive support ensures that all staff feel equipped and confident in their roles, ultimately benefiting the pupils.

Services we Offer

• Individual Support Packages: Tailored to address the specific needs of pupils referred to our service.

• Best Practice Modelling: Demonstrating effective practices through onsite school visits and in-reach visits to Archers Brook.

• Specialist Training Workshops: Offering training and workshops on various topics to enhance confidence, skills, and knowledge in supporting pupils with SEND. These workshops are designed to address current trends and needs. We also provide bespoke school development training tailored to specific staff needs.

• In-Reach Visits: Allowing mainstream school staff to focus on particular areas by spending time at Archers Brook to observe practices and approaches.

These services are designed to support professionals in effectively meeting the needs of pupils with SEND.

How much does it cost?

An initial consult with no cost is the first point of contact. This will focus on identifying the type of support required after which strategies, advice and casework will be discussed.

After the initial discussion there are packages of support that schools can access at a cost, these could consist of a combination of:

• Initial Consultation and Needs Assessment

• Classroom Observations and feedback

• Environmental Audit

• CPD training and workshops

• Individual casework

• Small group staff support

• Modelling of strategies and approaches

• Advice on curriculum adaptations

• Signposting to appropriate referral resources.

• General advice relating to inclusion and adjustments to the learning environment

The total cost of the package of support will generally depend on the type of support required, as well as the amount of time required. Daily rates below.

For further information or to make a referral to our Outreach Service please contact:

0151 832 6600 / semhoutreach@archersbrook.cheshire.sch.uk