1. Ruth Pacey – Inclusion Manager

2. J arrived in the summer term of year 3 Statement of Special Education Needs Challenging behaviour Poor self esteem Lack of trust Underachieving academically

3. When J left in year 6 he was....... Achieving national standards in all curriculum areas Making significant contributions to the whole school community Popular with peers, making and maintaining positive friendships Successful relationships with adults in school

4. What did we do? Unpicking the whole picture Untangling the threads

5. Support! Multi-agency meetings every half term LSA Carer Governor Class teacher Head teacher LAC team Social workers Other professionals......................... And J!

6. Opportunity to.... Share knowledge: build a picture of past experiences to inform present behaviour and use to plan for the future Problem solve: solution focussed approach to specific difficulties using variety of expertise Review progress regularly: celebrate success and provide a forum to reflect and share strategies, timescale between meetings seems achievable Share responsibility: no one person is working in isolation Develop consistency: home/ school/ teacher/LSA

7. Systems and Strategies Red card system! Safe place All out! Hassle log

8. Winning “hearts and minds......” Whole school INSET from Joanna Grant (E.P.) and Multi- agency team impacted on shifting thinking of all staff... Reflecting on the potential difference that we could have developed a flexible and supportive staff

9. And finally........... An element of luck.......... Foster placement Timing Personnel And most importantly.......the hard work and perseverance of J