Support for Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health

Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do a Oxclose Primary Acdemy. We work with a a range of agencies to ensure the Social and Emotional needs of children are met.

We believe that it is important to provide a positive, supportive and caring ethos. On a daily basis, class teachers are responsible for the pastoral and social care of every child in their class, therefore this would be the parents’ first point of contact should further advice or support be required.

As well as working with external services, such as CAHMS, CYPS, School Nursing Service (including Emotional Resilience Team), Social Services and Medical Professionals to support pupils social and emotional needs, we also provide in-school support and interventions.

Our Nurture Team provides a range of support for pupils linked to social, emotional and/or mental health needs. Staff within this team are skilled in supporting with a range of issues such as Emotional Based School Avoidance, anxiety, understanding emotions, building friendships and relationships. Staff have received CAMHs and ELSA training and when needed, will lead blocks of intervention with pupils.

Some pupils, for whom SEMH is a barrier to their learning and who meet the in school criteria for entry, may access The Discover Learning League (DLL).