Emotional & Social Development
Support for Emotional & Social Development
At Brandon Primary Academy we are an inclusive school and we consult with a wide range of agencies and partnerships to ensure the Emotional and Social Development needs of SEND children are met. Staff understand the importance of Emotional and Social Development and aim to support and promote the emotional wellbeing of all children. On a daily basis the class teacher is responsible for the pastoral and social care of every child in their class, therefore this would be the parents’ first point of contact should further advice or support be required.
At Brandon Primary Academy, the SENDCo, as well as our Senior Mental Health Lead / Family Support Worker works with many children, parents and families to provide an additional layer of pastoral care. We have an open-door policy and value our relationships with parents. Staff are available for short messages before school and longer chats after school by appointment.
Brandon Primary Academy has and maintains close links with agencies providing specialist expertise. In order to access the best professional advice, we also link with Local Authority and Private Providers of additional services, such as Occupational Therapy, School Nursing Team, Social Services and Medical Professionals. Our Training Room is available to hold multi-professional meetings in school so that parents are comfortable in the school environment and the child can join us easily, if it is appropriate.
As a school we have a very positive approach to all types of behaviour with a clear reward system that is followed by all staff and pupils. Children are also praised for achievements in our Friday’s celebration assembly.