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Hello and welcome to GCP Behaviour & Wellbeing
 

I’m Sam, a specialist education leader with two decades of experience at the forefront of alternative education
 

WHAT'S MY EXPERIENCE?

Over 15 years of my time in education I have been in a position of senior leadership, with the last few years serving as a Specialist Headteacher holding a National Professional Qualification in Headship (NPQH) 

I have dedicated much of my career to working in specialist, alternative and independent provision, working with complex and significant need. I have successfully led multiple Ofsted inspections and navigated my last provision to join Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) 

Part of my role has been to devise and develop school provisions supporting complex need. I am passionate about inclusion and reaching some of our most vulnerable children with emphasis on both academic and social emotional learning

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Programs are designed and built to suit the individual needs. We will work with local authorities, parents and carers and schools to develop quality learning opportunities for any child who is struggling. This may include retransition back into school, managed moves, changes to the offer, recognition of undiagnosed need, adherence to Educational Health Care Plans, multi-agency collaboration and ultimately to meet the needs of the child to ensure they are given every opportunity to participate 

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WHY OUTREACH?

Outreach offers designated support for children aged 10 and above who are currently Education Other Than at School (EOTAS). Our offer focuses specifically on addressing Emotional School-Based Avoidance (ESBA) with the focus on reengagement. Outreach offers us the platform to create child centred support acknowledging interest and strengths whilst challenging each young person to develop a sense of self and their place in the world

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WHY ME?

Alongside my role as Headteacher, I led a project for the development of outreach transition pathway for pupils who, for various reasons, are not attending school. This forward-thinking approach aims to bridge gaps in education and provide tailored support to students facing unique challenges, ensuring that they, too, have access to quality learning experiences. 

This project inspired my move to the GCP team where I aim to build the Outreach offer; creating opportunity for our young people, local authorities, parents and carers, developing intervention strategies to suit the specific needs of young people across West & North Yorkshire 

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WHAT DOES THE OFFER LOOK LIKE?

Outreach may look different for each child. Devising the correct programme is essential so we will liaise with families, carers, social care, schools & other professionals involved. Community approach is key

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WHO CAN ACCESS OUTREACH?

Parents, schools & local authorities can contact me via email

If you are a parent who's child is currently out of education or non attending , please feel free to book a chat with me

Local authorities & education settings can contact regarding young people who they are involved with

There are many ways to offer our young people the right education to suit their need

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WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?

I hold an Enhanced DBS

Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL)

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I follow ethics & procedures to ensure a young person's safety at all times, including psychological safety

I engage in consistent training to ensure I am up to date with new policies & guidance

I am bound to child protection & safeguarding procedures including confidentiality where I feel a young person may be at risk

Please feel free to request a chat

Fill in a submission form on the contacts page & I will get in touch

I am very busy working with young people as well as attending multi agency meetings, however there is often movement within my diary. 

I will always aim to contact you within the same week & get something set up as soon as possible

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I really look forward to working with you
 

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