Social, emotional, mental health needs (SEMH)
Please note that the SEMH information/links below are in addition to provision which should ordinarily be available to children in schools: Portsmouth Local Offer – ordinarily available provision schools
DfE publication – responsibilities where mental health affects attendance
DfE guidance on responsibilities where a mental health issue is affecting attendance
Schools
DfE publication – effective practice examples of SEMH support
Effective practice examples of support for pupils where a mental health issue is affecting attendance
Schools
Mental health support for young people (SEMH)
Comprehensive information, advice and support for young people’s mental health
Professionals/parents/ young people/children
Plan B – An alternative approach to education
Vocational education based around the diverse local marine industry. Curriculum based core subjects applied to every day life
Schools
Portsmouth Local Offer
Information, support and services that PCC expects to be available for children and young people 0-25 with SEND
Parents/carers/professionals
Inclusion Outreach Service
Consultation, advice and support to meet children’s additional needs in mainstream settings
Schools
Tel: 02392 606060
Early Years Inclusion Outreach Team
Information, advice, guidance, forms and links to support children in your setting and the quality of your inclusive practice.
Early Years professionals
eyinclusion@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Early Help and Prevention: Family Hubs
Support for families and guidance on behaviour management. Information on behaviour, being a parent, benefits and the Early Help service
Parents/professionals
Educational Psychology Service
Assessment to support with understanding of needs and advice for school staff, families, settings
Schools/parents
Non-Violent Resistance
For parent/carers with children who show violent, aggressive, controlling or self-destructive behaviour. Ten week course providing NVR strategies to help build positive relationships. Course is followed up with access to monthly drop-in sessions after the group
Parents/carers
To refer, complete Family Support Plan for SAF and send to:
MABS (Multi-Agency Behaviour Support)
Works together with school staff to support children and young people to develop their social, emotional and resilience skills and behaviour for learning in order to achieve success now and in the future
Professionals
MHST (Mental Health Support Team)
Provides interventions to support children and young people overcome difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing; helps children struggling with anxiety, low mood and worry.
Professionals
Young Carers Assessment
Young carers assessment and access to support
Professionals/parents/carers
Young Carer Groups
Information on groups across Portsmouth
Professionals/parents/carers