How do we support SEMH at a Universal Level?

At St.Nicholas-at-Wade CEP School we use The Zones of Regulation to teach children:

• that there is a normal range of emotions (e.g. happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, nervousness) and scale of emotions that all humans experience in relation to different experiences and situations.
• how to recognise and talk about their emotions, including having a varied vocabulary of words to use when talking about their own and others’ feelings.
•  how to judge whether what they are feeling and how they are behaving is appropriate and proportionate.
• all classes have a 'worry box.'

How do we support SEMH at a targeted level?

• Drawing and talking
• Friendship skills groups

How do we support SEMH at a Specialist Level?

There are times when we feel a child / family need specialist support.  At such times we may make a referral to one of the following agencies. This is always in discussion with the parent(s) / carer(s) first. We will continue to support at a targeted level in school.

• Counselling from a trained Counsellor. (We buy in this service)
• Referrals to The Children's Health Team https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/caring-for-children-and-young-people/children-and-young-peoples-services/
• Referrals to NELFT (CAHMS) https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/
• Referrals to Early help