1. Assist at school reviews and children’s panels.
Aims-
The aim of the Youth Support Team in Lomond View Academy is to offer support to individual pupils in need by working on an individual or small group basis. The Youth Support Team act as a contact between both school and home and often make contact with parents to offer support.
Objectives-
Assist at school reviews and children’s panels.
Organise alternative work placements for young people in accordance with their ILPs
Offer individual support to young people in Lomond View
Facilitate group work programmes.
Help young people to manage their behaviours when they are in crisis.
Liaise with families and offer support when needed.
Carry out regular home visits
Work in partnership with other partner agencies such as YPAT and Addictions worker
Work with young people to achieve alternative learning outcomes- i.e Duke of Edinburgh, PX2 and John Muir Award which enhances the wider aspects of Curriculum for Excellence
Deliver cognitive skills programmes.
Promote restorative practices within the school.
Work in close partnership to assist our education colleagues.
Youth Support Team:
Kim Fowler
Maggie Heron