Shotley Bridge Primary School provides a high level of support for any children with social and emotional needs. Often these needs are identified by parents before a child starts school, we work closely alongside parents to ensure a smooth transition into school for example shorter sessions until the child is more comfortable in the environment. We follow a social and emotional development programme called “Time to Talk,’ resources from this programme are used to support children with additional needs in this area
We ensure that the views of children are listened to through circle time, and practitioners are highly attuned to any changes in behaviour which may indicate any changing needs in this area.
