• Social  Difficulties
• Emotional Difficulties
• Mental Health Conditions

Type of support/Provision provided by Cheviot Primary School:

• Cheviot provides excellent pastoral care for all pupils and support from our Family Support Officer.  

• All staff provide clear expectations and is based on encouraging pupils to make positive decisions about behavioural choices. 

• Our behaviour policy identifies where reasonable adjustments or changes can be made to support children with specific needs, this ensures the need for exclusions are kept to a minimum.  

• We use risk assessments and take action to ensure the safety and inclusion of all pupils in all activities.  

• We have a Mental Health Lead in school who monitors and provides targeted support for specific children.  

• We have a school counsellor who works with specific children one day a week.  

• We have a family support worker who works with children and families and can signpost to external avenues of support. 

• We use small-group or 1:1 targeted support to improve social skills, self esteem and emotional resilience.  

• 'Zones of Regulation' is used to support children learning about their emotions and how to self-regulate.  

• Breakout spaces are available for children who need time to regulate outside of the classroom.  

• Residential trips which help to develop social, emotional and behavioural resilience and promote independence. 

• We offer every class Forest School sessions which promotes outdoor learning and supports pupils wellbeing.  

• We provide support and appropriate access arrangements for statutory assessments. 

• We seek support from outside agencies such as the School Health Advisor, Children and Young People’s Service (CYPS), SEMH specialists and Educational Psychologist.  

• We have staff who are trained to deliver ‘Lego therapy’ sessions to promote social and communication skills  

• Please see our Anti-bullying Policy and Behaviour Policy for further information.

 Updated September 2024