Introduction

It is usual for CYP to experience a degree of mild to moderate SEMH difficulties, including but not exclusively; worry, anxiety and low mood as part of everyday life. Mild to moderate concerns might include daily changes to everyday life which have an impact on usual functioning.      

During life there are transitions that can be challenging and require additional support to manage. CYP experiencing difficulties within school may benefit from short-term, tailored early intervention or support from an EEWP, as part of the graduated response.

The team provides low intensity, evidence based interventions such as guided self-help based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and Therapeutic Story Writing.

EEWPs work collaboratively with CYP and a school link in educational settings to support the CYP with emotional wellbeing concerns. The team provide support 1:1, in small groups or through whole class workshops. EEWPs do not link with parents/carers.

1:1 Interventions

We ask educational settings to describe the support they have already implemented as part of a graduated response, before referring the CYP to the EEWP team. 

Each referral made by an educational setting is triaged by the EEWP team. Either an Initial Assessment is offered or resources and signposting to an alternative pathway. If the referral meets the criteria, the EEWP service deliver up to 6, one-hour intervention sessions within the educational setting.

An intervention plan is created to support the CYP's identified SEMH needs and goals. The allocated EEWP keeps in contact with the school link throughout the intervention and may involve them in some of the sessions.

Workshops

As a team, we offer a range of workshops. The workshops can be delivered to a small group consisting of a minimum of ten CYP or up to a whole class setting with a maximum of 35 CYP. There is a requirement for a member of staff to be present during workshops. The workshops are interactive, fun and informative and are specific to different key stages. Currently they include:

• Understanding Self-Esteem

• Working Through Worry and Anxiety

• Tackling Negative Thinking

• Managing Change

• Assessment/exam Anxiety

• Forming and Maintaining Friendships

Therapeutic Story Writing

The team offers primary schools Therapeutic Story Writing (TSW) sessions to support CYP to process their emotions. The TSW intervention is therapeutic in nature.

By working with the metaphor in stories, emotional issues are addressed in a way that does not overwhelm the child. As well as developing emotional literacy, TSW also develops writing skills.

The TSW intervention consists of six sessions for groups of up to six children. A member of staff from the school is required to attend. 

Referrals and Bookings

1:1 Interventions:

The referral form can be accessed here.

A completed example of the referral form can be accessed here.

Send the completed referral to the email address listed below.

Workshops:

To request a workshop, contact the team via the email address listed below with your setting name, the workshop you wish to book, the age group, the number of pupils to attend and the most appropriate school term.

Therapeutic Story Writing:

Request this intervention using the email address listed below, stating the school term you would like it to be delivered.

Our Email:

EdEmotionalWellbeing@bradford.gov.uk