At River Tees Hospital School, our staff are eager to share their expertise with mainstream schools and other educational providers. Much of this collaboration is conducted on a no-fee partnership basis. We offer consultancy and continuing professional development (CPD) in areas such as the Relational Behaviour Approach, Thrive, mental health support, and personalised learning strategies to help schools enhance their in-house provision.
Outreach
Our outreach team consists of qualified and experienced professionals who have worked in both mainstream and specialist setting. They possess a diverse range of training and experience in supporting children who may exhibit challenging behaviours due to various social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Our Specialists in Trust team is also available to provide bespoke training and advice on mental health.
Our outreach support is tailored to meet the individual needs of both pupils and schools. The Outreach offer includes, but is not limited to:
- Pupil-Focused Support: One of our highly experienced staff members will visit a mainstream setting to provide advice and strategies to support a child’s learning and wellbeing following a period of specialist observations.
- Individual Staff Support: Colleagues from local schools are invited to observe pedagogical strategies and personal development interventions in our setting. We also collaborate with teacher training providers to facilitate broader school experiences.
- School-Focused Support: We provide whole-school training and workshops, working closely with SENDCOs, leadership teams, teachers, and learning support staff to promote development and inclusion.
- Specialist Mental Health Support: Outreach from our Specialist Mental Health Practitioners.
- Facilitating Discussions: We support discussions with parents and other professionals.
- Transition Support: Assisting with the transition process for pupils.
- Specialist Training: Offering tailored training courses for staff from mainstream schools, including Positive Behaviour Support, Mental Health First Aid, Thrive Training and Emotional Literacy.
We believe that successful outreach must be customised to your school’s specific needs. Therefore, we will work collaboratively with you throughout the process to ensure that the support package is effective for your school, staff, and pupils.
If you have any questions or would like to connect with the Hospital School team, please email: enquirieshospital@rtmat.org.uk
