Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties is a term used for children and young people who show difficulties in managing their emotions, social interaction or mental health. These difficulties may be displayed through them becoming withdrawn or isolated, as well as through challenging behaviour.
For some children difficulties in their emotional and social development can mean that they need additional and different provision in their school in order to achieve. It is important that they are able to form and maintain healthy relationships and fully engage in the learning opportunities provided
What do we do at Acres Hill to support these children?
Meet our inclusion team!
Our inclusion team is made up of Sarah Ord (SENDCo), Sarah Deakin (Assistant SENDCo), Chloe Lonsdale (Learning Mentor & Attendance Officier) and Taryn Grieve (Safeguarding Liaision Officer). Together they deliver support and intervention to children and work closely with parents to develop the child as a whole person.
Support within school
Here are some of the support aids and interventions provided over the course of the year, dependent on need:
- Self-Esteem Programme
- Emotions
- Friendship support
- Bereavement and Loss
External Agency support
We work with the following agencies to support our children