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!