Castleside Primary School

Moorland Crescent, Consett, DH8 9RG

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Home / SEND / Support for Emotional & Social Development

Support for Emotional & Social Development

At Castleside Primary School, we recognise the need to support the emotional and social development of our children. We offer specific support and interventions for emotional and social development. This is particularly important for children with ASC and children with anxiety due to home situations.

  • The SENDCo is a trained Mental Health and Wellbeing First Aider and support for mental health and embedded into the school week.
  • One member of staff trained in Therapeutic story writing and groups regularly take place.
  • Time to Talk programme running weekly to support the development of social interaction and communication skills.
  • School operates a ‘Buddy’ system for learning and social activities. Younger children supported by older children.
  • The school is part of ‘Educate and Celebrate’ and Rights Respecting to help celebrate diversity and respect for all people.
  • Three members of staff are trained in Lego Therapy and sessions take place on a weekly basis.
  • Lunchtime board games club promotes social skills development.

In this section

  • Introduction
  • Our SEN Provision
    • The kinds of SEN that are provided for:
    • Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEN
    • How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN
    • How we identify, assess and review children with special educational needs
    • How children with SEN engage in all activities?
    • How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision
  • Support for Emotional & Social Development
  • SEN Transition
  • Looked After Children with SEND
  • SEN Specialist Expertise
  • Consulting with our SEN Pupils, Parents & Carers
  • Compliments, Complaints & Feedback
  • Key Policies

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Quality Mark 3

Primary Science Quality Mark Gold
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Moorland Crescent

Consett

County Durham

DH8 9RG

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