Social, Emotional and Mental Health SRB

Referrals are made from the home school and decisions are made by a Panel of Professionals. This only happens once information has been shared and observations have taken place. Placements are mainly for three terms but in exceptional circumstances can be extended to a maximum of four terms. Children attend the Base: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday children return to their home school where they will stay on roll.

The aim is successful reintegration at the end of the placement. Links are built between the SRB, parents and home school through daily reports and regular review meetings. A key adult from the home school regularly joins the staff and child at the SRB to share best practice.

Academic learning is personalised at an appropriate level for the individual child therefore enabling each child to flourish. However, the days are structured predominantly around therapeutic approaches so that children can develop a toolkit of emotional regulation strategies.

A Family Support Assistant works alongside the Lead Teacher to provide further communication to support families and advice for the home. The SEMH SRB also has access to other experienced professionals who can aid further assessments and provide educational reports to support the child’s on-going needs.