Paths is a re-engagement programme for students with complex educational needs who are disconnected from the education system. It is a new initiative, a work in progress.

Intention.

Our aim is to:

• Engage disengaged students.
• Work with families to include them in the re-engagement process.
• Reduce student isolation.
• Work with the wider educational system and professional networks to identify students with SEMH needs who are not engaging in education.
• Assess students’ needs as to remove barriers to learning.
• Deliver a bespoke curriculum to students within a manageable timetable.
• Offer a therapeutic component.
• Work collegiately with other professionals to devise creative solutions to educational disengagement.

Implementation.

At Paths we:

• Spend time getting to know our students and their needs. Reintegration is paced appropriately.
• Deliver a tailor-made curriculum for each student which is carefully planned within the context of the wider school offer. Progress is reviewed regularly.
• Work at a pace that students can cope with.
• Offer accreditation and qualifications as appropriate.
• Attend the School Inclusion Panel.
• Offer equine therapy, drama therapy and music.
• Pursue educational assessments as necessary.
• Work co-operatively with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for our students.
• Recognise progress no matter how small.

Impact

• Students become unstuck. They leave their homes, enter the wider world and engage with learning.
• Students and their families are less anxious about education. They move on and make plans for the future.
• Student emotional wellbeing improves.

PLEASE NOTE: Admission for this programme is generally by SEN Consultation only