Emotional Wellbeing and Behaviour

Our work at DESC embodies the Hertfordshire Emotional Wellbeing and Behaviour Strategy, which promotes a holistic approach to understanding and supporting the emotional wellbeing, engagement and behaviour of learners.

Our work centres around the Tiered Approach as outlined in Appendix 4 of the strategy.

Tier 1 – Prevention and early identification (Universal) - We provide advice, guidance, signposting and training
Tier 2 – Getting Advice and Signposting (Universal Plus) – We provide Outreach and Therapeutic support in schools
Tier 3 – Getting Help (Targeted) – We provide intensive Outreach and Therapeutic support in schools
Tier 4 – Getting More Help (Targeted Plus) – We provide in-reach support at The Haven (K1/2) and Tenzing Road (KS3)
Tier 5 – Getting Risk Support (Specialist) – We off Day 6 provision in the case of permanently excluded children and longer-term provision at Barncroft Campus (KS4)

Our own Behaviour and Relationships Policy places relationships, mutual respect and trust at the heart of what we do. We take a holistic view of a young person’s situation and look at the bigger picture of their needs.

Key elements of our philosophy are developing internal control and self-regulation, being able to empathise with others and building emotional resilience and capacity. Understanding choices and accepting the consequences, together with learning from these underpin this philosophy.

Reflection and restorative approaches are used to facilitate change. Interventions are highly personalised and we are able as a Centre to draw on appropriate therapeutic support swiftly and effectively.