What is an inclusion mentor?
The Inclusion Team’s role is to support the needs of children who may be facing barriers to their learning and
help them achieve to the very best of their abilities in school. They work with children, teachers, parents, carers
families, schools and other agencies to ensure children and families receive the support they need.
Our Inclusion Mentor is Mrs Dawn Christian.
What are barriers to learning?
A barrier to learning is any factor that prevents a child from being in a suitable mood or emotional, physical or
psychological state to engage in their lessons and learn.
Barriers to learning experienced by children may be:
- Difficult relationships with friends
- Feeling vulnerable
- Low self-confidence
- Worries about transferring to secondary school
- Difficult family circumstances such as separation or a bereavement
- Young carers
- Difficulty in controlling emotions
How does the inclusion team help to address these issues?
The Inclusion Team helps children, their families and teachers to identify particular difficulties a child may be
having and seek solutions. They work with children on a 1:1 basis, in a small group or with a class to help
improve the situation and encourage pupils to re-engage in their learning. The aim of this additional support is
to help raise children’s achievement and aspirations by improving:
- social skills
- friendship skills
- motivation
- attendance
- punctuality
Are families involved?
Yes. The value of positive and active involvement by parents cannot be overstated and family support and
engagement is highly valued by school. The Inclusion Team communicate with families regularly to update
them and to get feedback on their thoughts and is available at times throughout the week to chat with
parents/carers.
Will I be told if my child is working with the Inclusion team?
Yes. If staff in school identify children who would benefit from time with the Inclusion Team, they will discuss
this with parents first. However, if you as a parent/carer have concerns you can speak to the Inclusion Team
directly
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be happy to help.
