What support is there?

Your child’s safety and wellbeing and their personal and emotional development is at the heart of Jewell Academy’s ethos. All Class Teachers know that it is essential that your child feels safe and secure in order for them to be able to learn, and that on some days for some children this will not be easy.

We understand that there are some situations in life that will cause your child to worry or be upset and it is these worries that then become a barrier to their learning. If there is a worry, we will always find some time and a quiet place for a chat.

In our academy we have a range of different approaches in place which we hope will support your child in understanding their feelings and how to manage them. These include;

• Whole class Circle Times which will encourage children to talk and listen to each other and further develop their sense of belonging
• Whole class PSHE lessons which will focus on social and emotional learning themes
• “I wish my teacher knew” boxes in classrooms for children to write down a message to academy staff
• Key adult time which is an opportunity to talk 1:1 with an adult to share thoughts or worries
• Small group sessions to explore in more detail aspects of social and emotional learning relevant to the children in the group
• Buddy Systems at playtimes
• Alternative playtime and lunchtime provision for those children who may find the playground overwhelming
• Access to a sensory room

If further and more specialist support is required we can discuss this with you. If you feel that it is needed, please talk to us; your Class Teacher or Mr Smith, the academy’s SENDCo.