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Castle School

Castle School

Behaviour

Introduction

We know that children’s behaviour can become challenging in different ways and for a variety of reasons. We also know that when it comes to behaviour, the more that school and home  need to work together. At school, we try to help any pupil whose behaviour slows down or prevents their learning. Our support is based on the principle that if a child is exhibiting challenging behaviour, it is because they have needs that are not being met. These needs can be: 

  • Physical

  • Communicative

  • Emotional

  • Sensory

  • Social

  • Cognitive

  • Related to mental health

All children have a digital passport which parents have a right to see. This includes: 

  • Strengths and challenges.

  • Possible triggers for the behaviour.

  • Early warning signs that a child may be becoming dysregulated.

  • What adults can do and say to help.

  • What we need to do to keep everyone safe.

  • What skills do we need to teach to replace the need for challenging behaviour.

The Behaviour Support Team

In school, we have a behaviour support team whose brief is to identify and support any pupil who is struggling to access their learning. The team includes: 

  • Tanzi Foulger Betts (Assistant Head)

  • Sarah Norman (Assistant Head)

  • Kirsty Hudson (Lead Learning Mentor)

  • Tom White (Lead Learning Mentor)

In addition, the team works closely with the family support team and the in-school therapy team, which consists of: 

  • Samantha Zeiher (Music Therapist)

  • Yuki Kobayashi (Art Therapist)

  • Lucy Martenz (Occupational Therapist)

  • Tina Merry (Family Support)

  • Kathryn Langran (Family Support)

Outside agencies we regularly work with are:  

  • Child and Adolescence Mental Health

  • Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Team

  • Social Care

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Speech and Language

  • School Nurse

The team works by: 

  • Supporting pupils in class.

  • Working with the class team to refine support for the pupil.

  • Working with parents to share information and ensure consistency of approach across school and home where appropriate/possible.

  • Working with outside professionals to ensure coordinated and targeted support.

  • Providing training.

Home and School Partnership

We are happy to support parents with their children’s behaviour. If you would like support or have a query, or have information or advice to share with us, please get in touch.