Hillside Primary School

7. What support is available for a child’s overall well-being?

The school utilises many strategies to support the development of pupils’ social skills and enhance self-esteem, including play leaders and befrienders, breakfast, lunchtime and after-school clubs. We have two full-time pastoral/behaviour support workers who lead self-esteem and nurture groups as well as providing one-to-one counselling and mentoring where necessary - Mrs Barlow and Mrs Thorton 

We provide a range of support to help children integrate socially and emotionally in school. Where needs are identified, trained staff provide social skills groups. In the playground, as well as staff, we also have older children who are trained as prefects.

Attendance is monitored closely and we celebrate high attendance. Where a concern arises, we will contact you and work together to improve and support you and your child. We will always seek and consider the child’s views within this process, where appropriate. Your child may be asked to contribute to annual reviews or support plan reviews. Mrs Melllor is attendance and safeguarding officer. 

Medical - We have a number of staff who have Paediatric Level 2 first aid training and 2 members of staff who have completed Paediatric Level 3 and First Aid at Work Level 3 training. We work closely with the school nurse to receive training on a needs basis according to the children in school, for example, Epi-pen training. If your child has a complex medical need we ask that a medical care plan is provided by your Paediatrician and we will work closely with you and the school nurse to follow it.

Behaviour - In school we have a positive behaviour policy for all. In some cases we will implement a more individual behavioural reward and monitoring system, we always ask for parents support if this is needed and involve you in the plan. Occasionally, it may be appropriate to seek external support from the Educational Psychologist, a behaviour support worker or the Pupil Referral Unit.

Medical Information

The school database is updated as and when information comes into school.  Any changes are passed on to the teacher straight away.  Updated class medical information is passed on to the teacher regularly and kept in the medical file.

However a medical diagnosis or a disability does not necessarily imply SEN.  It is the child’s educational needs rather than a medical diagnosis that must be considered.  Some medical conditions may have a significant impact on a child’s experiences and the way they function in school and if not properly managed could hinder their access to education.  Therefore, consultation and open discussion between the child’s parents, the school or the child’s GP and any specialist services providing treatment for the child will be essential to ensure that the child makes maximum progress. All children with a care plan are recorded on the school Provision Map

            Mrs Thornton - Behaviour Support Worker

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