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Shepwell Inclusion Service

Shepwell Inclusion Service aims 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 will offer 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. 

 

Our pathways include: 

 

Shepwell Online Tuition

FREE short term, online education for 6 weeks in the first instance, for core subjects for KS2-KS4. This is accessible for children living in a Walsall postcode and is suitable for children recovering from medical treatment or those with specific medical or mental health needs. Children are educated in age appropriate groups to encourage social interaction and reduce isolation whilst they are unable to attend school. Schools will need to provide a laptop for pupils to access this pathway via Teams. 

 

Shepwell Home Tuition

Personalised, individual support for children who are struggling to access school, due to anxiety, mental health conditions or undiagnosed need. Flourish is designed for children who may struggle to access online education and require face to face support either in homes, their school or in a community setting. Staff are able to work with children to break down barriers, support with wellbeing and introduce strategies to cope with their emotions. The aim of Home Tuition would be to return children to appropriate education. For a child to access support through Home Tuition, there is a cost to schools of £40 per session. Sessions are planned in double lessons to allow time to build relationships and deliver supportive and meaningful sessions.  

 

The Hive

Is our inclusion centre at our Shepwell School site. This is outside of our main school building, utilising our cabin spaces. Pupils are able to access the Hive if they are in need of support back into education, are struggling in a mainstream setting (attendance, unmet need, environmental factors, relationships with peer groups, mental health and wellbeing, for example). The Hive delivers positive and flexible learning experiences in core subjects. Children are taught in small groups and access the provision 3 times a week in classes of KS2, KS3 and KS4 pupils on rotation. There is a weekly cost for this provision. 

 

To make an enquiry about a placement or for further information about what we can offer please contact: 

Miss Hayley Fletcher, Director of Inclusion

hfletcher@shepwell.walsall.sch.uk 

 

To refer a child please download the referral form and return it to the above email address. We will then contact you to discuss the best pathway for the child. Referrals are reviewed on a weekly basis.

 

Please return all referral forms to sgunter@shepwell.walsall.sch.uk