School’s comments…. Rivers Education Support Centre Information for parents “The young person’s self-esteem and attitude have both improved.”

Rivers ESC Outreach team “We have seem an amazing change in the young person’s behaviour.” supports schools in promoting positive “A different young man!” behaviour. “Following the advice from the Outreach worker the Secondary support strategies have been implemented successfully and We offer support to all Secondary staff have become more aware.” Schools in East and Outreach

Broxbourne. We work with the Young person’s comments….. agreement of parents/carers and in “I like it that we can talk!” Programmes partnership with schools, we support the young person in their “Outreach has helped me a lot.” school setting. of “I enjoyed the lateral thinking exercises.” Who are we? We are a highly skilled team of “I learnt a lot about anger management.” Support Outreach workers. “I like talking about my aspirations and possible links We use our experience in Centre to college.” Ofsted February 2014 and in schools to work with young “The work of Outreach staff is very successful in people in their setting. “Talk and trust.” improving pupils’ behaviour so that they can learn and achieve better.” How you can help? Talk to your child before we start Parent’s /carers comments…

the programme. www.riversesc.herts.sch.uk “My child feels very relaxed and can talk to the Ask them about the sessions. Outreach worker.” Rivers Education Support Centre

Attend arranged meetings. Old Essex Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0AA “I feel that my child's attitude this year has really Hoddesdon: 01992 453950 Support your child with their improved and he has a far more positive attitude.” E-Mail: [email protected] targets. Communicate with school. Churchfields, , Hertfordshire, SG13 8AE “I am very happy with my child’s progress.” Hertford 01992 534841 E-Mail: [email protected] Services We Offer The Referral Process We Support The Young Person

Support for young people in school whose Who can be referred? behaviour is giving cause for concern. The Programmes of Support focus on Rivers ESC Outreach Service attitude to learning and pupil progress. is for pupils who are at risk of exclusion. Behaviour for Learning We promote literacy, numeracy and positive communication. Referral and Consent  Programmes of intervention Focus  Reduce the risk of exclusion Common Assessment Framework (CAF) or Service Request Form (SRF)  Self-esteem  One to One sessions with young people with parent/career consent  Problem solving

 Designed around their needs to develop  Anger management appropriate self-management strategies Request for Information  Study skills

 Personal safety  Support with emotional difficulties, anger management and self-esteem  Future aspirations Set up meeting at school with  Group work Young Person, parent/carer, school and  Healthy lifestyles Rivers  Support with Pastoral Support Plans Programmes last for 8 weeks.  Collaborative problem solving Agree a Programme of Support At the end of the support programme we  Lesson observations will meet with the Young Person,  Reintegration support for students parents/carers and the school to discuss progress and plan for future success.  Transition Projects Outreach support

 Helpline

 Crisis intervention Review and evaluate progress

 SEN advice

Plenary

There are 5 tips on how you can build your self- esteem. See if you can explain why they might work. Are there any others? 1. Think 4. Stand positively up for 3. Be able yourself to cope with 5. Be 2. Take criticism realistic risks with your aims