This information may be appropriate for primary and/or secondary pupils according to their age, stage and individual needs.
Websites
- Expanding awareness, understanding and acceptance of autism
- Practical Pragmatics – range of strategies to support children’s behavioural and communication targets
- The 5-point Scale – teaching social and emotional concepts to children
- Paul Stallard Anxiety Pack – exploring the effectiveness of the cognitive model for treatment.
- Poppy O’Neill – helping children and their parents understand emotions
- ZOR interventions – regulating feelings and emotions
- Supplementary strategies for managing feelings and sensory needs
- Talking about Resilience allows professionals to engage with young people, to help develop essential resilience and problem-solving skills.
Self-help resources
- OXSIT Inclusion support plan proforma
- OXSIT behaviour support success plan
- OXSIT behaviour support success plan with risk assessment
- SEMH provision pyramid example
- Mighty Moe Anxiety pack
- Blob trees
- Inclusive support series – primary
- Inclusive support series - secondary
- Supporting a young person after a traumatic event | Oxford Health CAMHS
- Understanding and coping with anxiety | Oxford Health CAMHS
- Fighting back depression and low mood | Oxford Health CAMHS
Training
SENSS Communication and interaction support for staff training:
- anxiety
- zones of regulation
- executive functioning
Access training online or by email.
Oxfordshire School Inclusion Team (OXSIT)
- ADHD central training and ADHD staff meeting
- SEMH and well-being: Built-in not bolt-on inclusion
- Graduated approach to SEMH and behaviour that challenges
- Graduated approach to SEMH and behaviour that challenges (TA training)
Find out more about what is available from OXSIT.
Educational psychology service
- SENDCO supervision
- ELSA training and supervision
- Supporting self-regulation (vimeo video)
More details about the Educational Psychology Service.
The Virtual School
De-escalation training, PACE for school staff, brain development and the impact of trauma, attachment theory, transition, best practice for working with adoptive and special guardian children and families – in person or online,
Book through the Virtual School
Specialist support in school
Oxfordshire School Inclusion Team (OXSIT)
- Inclusion support plan: Behaviour package consultancy package
- Whole school behaviour /SEMH offer development as part of consultancy packages
Read more about the Oxfordshire School Inclusion Team (OXSIT).
Educational psychology service
- Bespoke training for schools and settings.
- Joint problem-solving/psychological consultation around a specific case or issue.
- Whole class /whole school interventions
Find out more about what is available on the Educational Psychology Service.
Behaviour Inclusion Team SENSS
The Behaviour Inclusion Team work alongside schools to promote positive outcomes and inclusion for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. They provide expert advice, practical strategies and collaborative support to help schools create nurturing environments where every child can thrive.
Their work includes; guiding schools on individual pupil needs, identifying potential training needs and ensuring effective provision planning. They aim to reduce exclusions and improve outcomes for all learners. Request support via the SENDCO helpdesk or alternatively contact your Exclusion and Reintegration Officer to support a referral.