Primary Behaviour Service
We support Hampshire and Isle of Wight primary schools with children who have social, emotional and mental health needs that result in challenging behaviour in school
- About the Primary Behaviour Service
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The Primary Behaviour Service primarily works with mainstream primary schools. The service supports children who do not currently have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and who go to school in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. This includes children who live in a bordering local authority but attend a Hampshire or Isle of Wight primary school.
By providing early, targeted support through a child-centred approach, the service aims to:
- remove barriers to learning
- help children get the most from their education
- reduce exclusion
- Services for primary schools
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A dedicated team of experienced practitioners, provide the following services and support to Hampshire and Isle of Wight primary schools:
- assessment and identification of a pupil’s individual needs relating to behaviour and emotional wellbeing. This ensures that any early intervention and support is appropriate
- hands-on advice and support for classroom staff and school leadership teams, for a wide range of behavioural, emotional and social development needs
- support for parents/carers, including help with developing a positive home/school relationship, as well as direct work with parents/carers
- training and development for school staff, including sharing of skills and best practice
- play therapy
- transition support between schools, key stages or during a move to/from specialist provision
- access to six inreach centres, which offer part time provision to complement mainstream school placement. The centres offer a tailored curriculum designed for each pupil to ensure maximum inclusion at school
- support to schools about crisis management and conflict resolution
- support and advice to schools during assessment for Education, Health and Care Plans
- supporting schools to meet the needs of children who are unable to attend school for medical reasons
- Benefits
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- Children learn strategies that work for them, so that they can self-regulate their behaviour
- Children have their individual needs met, helping them to develop their strengths, emotional resilience and independence
- Children become better engaged with their learning and can access more of the curriculum
- Staff in mainstream schools have increased understanding, confidence and knowledge, and are better equipped to work with challenging behaviour
- Reduces the risk of school exclusion
- Supports the positive relationships and partnership working between schools, families and children, resulting in a consistent approach to behaviour at home and school
- Referral
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Access to the Primary Behaviour Service is only available via a referral from a Hampshire or Isle of Wight primary school.
If you are concerned about your child’s behaviour and/or emotional wellbeing, please speak to your child’s school in the first instance.
- Contact us
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Area Manager
Sarah Cobb
Email [email protected]
Phone: 01329 281890Admin Officer
Debbie Barron
Email [email protected]
Phone 01329 281890By post
Primary Behaviour Service
The Lennox Centre
Bridgemary Avenue
Gosport
Hants
PO13 0XTCentres
Basingstoke and Deane and North Test Valley
By post
The Harewood Centre
Bolton Crescent
Basingstoke
RG22 6AZTeam Manager:
Elissa Whitby [email protected]Admin Support:
Debbie Usher [email protected]
Phone 01256 329206Fareham and Gosport
By post
The Lennox Centre
Bridgemary Avenue
Gosport
PO13 0XTTeam Manager:
Matthew Gaston [email protected]Admin Support:
Martina Mackett:
[email protected]
Phone 01329 281890Havant
By post
Robin’s Oak
Mill Road
Waterlooville
PO7 7DBTeam Manager:
Matthew Gaston [email protected]Admin Support:
Jennifer Walton [email protected]
Phone 02392 572676Isle of Wight
By post
Chillerton and Rookley Primary School
Chillerton
Newport
PO30 3EPAdmin Support:
Cara Lamanna [email protected]
Phone 01983 721207New Forest and South Test Valley
By post
The Clifford Centre
Calmore Drive
Calmore
Southampton
SO40 2ZXTeam Manager:
Lindsey Smith [email protected]Rushmoor, Hart and East Hants
By post
The Hive
Alexandra Road
Aldershot
GU11 1QJTeam Manager:
Elissa Whitby [email protected]Admin Support:
Aisha Aziz [email protected]Winchester and Eastleigh
By post
The Keppel Centre
Stoke Park Junior School
Underwood Road
Eastleigh
SO50 6GRTeam Manager:
Lindsey Smith [email protected]Admin support:
Claire Carswell [email protected]
Phone 02380 613152
