managing challenging behaviour caroline currie v.p. conference 22 nd november 2013
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Managing Challenging Behaviour
Caroline CurrieV.P. Conference
22nd November 2013
Pupils with severe learning difficulties and PMLD
Range of diagnoses - ASD, ADHD, SEBD, Downs Syndrome, sensory impairment, speech and language difficulties, global development delay, etc
Total of 48 pupils ranging from 4 – 19 years old
About Riverside
Role in School
Key Stage 1 teacher
Designated teacher for Child Protection
Member of school Behaviour Management Team
Vice Principal
Role in School
Challenges
Pupils’ needs are ever changing!
Pastoral care for pupils and staff
Personal values, experience, skills, personalities, home situation, attitudes, etc
Time to record
Challenges
Knowing pupils and building respectful, positive relationships
Supportive role
Staff development, sharing information
School Behaviour Management Team
Overcoming Challenges
Children’s Challenging Behaviour Service (CCBS)
Social services
Therapists
Clinical Psychology
Outside Agencies
Behaviour classes – Junior/ Senior
Small number of pupils
Range of behaviour management strategies implemented e.g. Team Teach
Limited opportunities for integration
High risk
Case Study: Previously
Behaviour Management included on SDP
Action plan developed
Staff training provided and resources produced
Develop confidence and skills
Case Study
Behaviours – physical aggression, verbal outbursts, property destruction, absconding, urinating, threats, swearing
Class of 3 pupils: 2 staff
Reduced school day, time out, reduce distractions, quiet room
Case Study: Sam
Risk assessment/ positive behaviour plan
Gradual integration into KS2 classroom
Structured, varied timetable
High levels of visual strategies and support
Positive approaches to challenging behaviour
Case Study: Sam
Our Focus
The reason we do it!