Children and young people may experience a wide range of social and emotional difficulties which manifest themselves in many ways. This page outlines some ways in which social, emotional and mental health needs may present at the Universal + Level of the Graduated Approach. There are also details of some model provision and strategies that may be useful at this level.

Needs Descriptors

• Needs Descriptors

Model Provision and Strategies

• Individual workstation
• Individual visual timetable (NOT bespoke)
• Now and next/ now, next, then
• Hover support
• Visual timer e.g. sand timer
• Personalised reward chart
• Pass card for time out
• Teach learners how to use post-it notes /whiteboard for questions and ideas
• Personalise teaching where possible to reflect CYP’s interests
• Soft start- settling time in a morning
• Additional movement breaks (legitimise e.g. doing a job)
• Specific strategies/resources:

➢ Emotions scale
➢ Sensory circuit
➢ Social groups
➢ ELSA support
➢ WMIM support
➢ Circle of friends
➢ Calm space

Links

• Removing Social, Emotional and Mental Health Barriers
• Training and Resources

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