What are our Inclusion Services?

At Shepwell, we want to support as many young people as possible to access education, gain confidence and achieve their full potential.

Shepwell Inclusion Services aim to respond to the need for accessible and inclusive support for vulnerable young people who are not attending school due to medical and/or mental health needs, across the Walsall Borough. 

The Inclusion Service offers a range of pathways, designed to meet the needs of the individual child and support them back into education. Over recent years, we have noticed the change in demand for specific support for children struggling with their levels of anxiety, confidence, self esteem and attendance. The Inclusion Service aims to draw on the specialist knowledge of Shepwell staff, to plan and facilitate learning using a variety of flexible and child centred approaches. 

At Shepwell, we understand that each child's journey through education is unique. We understand that children who have faced challenges within school, experienced trauma, bereavement or ACES can present difficulties in attendance, engagement and relationships. We embrace and celebrate differences and aim to build positively on these experiences in order to support children back into education, as well as providing learning strategies to manage their emotions and feel hopeful about the future. 

We work collaboratively with schools to ensure that communication is frequent and that professionals are well informed of progress and concerns. We work in partnership to ensure that placements are successful and that when pupils are able to return to school, approaches and support for the child are consistent and planned at the right pace. 

Please note: we only accept referrals from education settings and do not accept referrals from parents/carers.