Our Offer
About
Umbrella Outreach Support & Training
Oak Bank Special School Outreach Service, in partnership with Central Bedfordshire LA has introduced an extended range of SEMH support for schools.
This work focuses on collaboratively working with stakeholders (that's schools, pupils, parents/carers and other professionals) to build both capacity and confidence in meeting the needs of pupils who display an array of 'behavioural issues'.
Who is this Service for?
This is a core offer to Central Bedfordshire schools supporting KS3 + ;
Pupils who are at risk of Suspension both with and without a recognised SEN need (who require support beyond the universal level/offer);
Referral to the Service is made by the schools.
Enhanced individualised support for pupils in Years 7+ with SEMH needs
This could include:
Observations of classroom practices with face-to-face feedback
Crisis intervention
Shared action planning and strategy implementation
PSP (Pastoral Support Programme) guidance
Support for inclusion, access, and transition
TAC & EHCP support
Support for Parents
Support for implementing advice given by other agencies
Whole School Support
Bespoke training for class teams and individuals (either inside the behaviour hub or commissioned separately).
Wellbeing and emotional literacy leaders
Attachment and trauma training
Sensory processing
ADHD
Structured teaching
In-reach visits to Oak Bank can also be arranged to observe/discuss specific methods of teaching
In house training of Specialised support available
AptGo – SEN Audit and Planning sessions (Pre & Post Ofsted) – Staff & Governors
Behaviour Hub Support – Core, Extended and Multi School support - Oak Bank School is a preferred government provider
A case study
Supporting 'hard to reach' pupils to engage through an improved curriculum offer
Oak Bank staff can help your school to create an alternative curriculum offer that can act as a vehicle for the enhanced engagement of those pupils that are currently detached and dysregulated
Engagement is key to effective teaching and learning for all and it's essential that you find ways to enhance pupil 'buy in'.
For Hard to reach, disengaged and challenging pupils you will often need to be creative about enticing them into learning. Embracing a mixed curriculum approach within your school could provide a lens through which the teaching staff can guide the child to positive learning outcomes.
Please contact jredding@oakbank.beds.sch.uk to discuss ways in which the Oak Bank Team can help you develop your alternative curriculum offer.
Previously disengaged pupils find a passion for horticulture which led to increased confidence and further positive engagement
