Made this because I’ve seen first-hand how inconsistent pastoral support can be in secondary schools. Different staff, different bits of paper, no real structure. This pack pulls it all into one place - seven pages that take a student from the moment a concern is raised right through to the plan being closed. It’s the kind of document you’d actually want to bring into a meeting. Professional, clear, and thorough enough to stand up to scrutiny. WHAT’S INCLUDED (7 pages) Cover Page - student details, named key worker, plan dates and a full contents list Student Profile - background information, SEND status, medical needs, family context, strengths and previous support Concerns and Triggers Log - a six week incident record, trigger mapping across lessons, times of day and social situations, plus space for staff to note patterns Targets and Interventions -three structured target sections with success criteria, named responsible staff, strategies and a RAG rating for review Multi-Agency Contacts - space for six external professionals, a referrals checklist, consent record and internal school contacts Student Voice - eight questions completed with the student in their own words, including a personal goal and a sign-off section Review and Progress Log - four review cycles with attendance, behavior data, RAG rating and a five-way final sign-off The whole thing is designed to be printed, filed and used in real meetings - not just stored on a drive somewhere.

Managed moves are one of those things most schools handle differently every time. Some use a letter, some use nothing at all. When things go wrong there’s no paper trail, and when sometimes when people ask questions nobody has a clear answer. I made this because I’ve seen how messy it gets without a proper structure in place. This pack gives both schools, the student and the family one clear document to work from start to finish. WHAT’S INCLUDED (7 pages) Context & Rationale - grounds for the move, what’s already been tried, SEND and safeguarding information the receiving school needs to know Student & Family Agreement - the student’s own words on why the move is happening, parent and carer commitments, four-way signature block Conditions & Expectations - trial period dates, what counts as a breach, what both schools are expected to do and any additional conditions agreed between them Support Plan - named key adult, day one support checklist, strategies that work for this student, known triggers and the communication plan between schools Trial Period Review Log - four weekly cycles covering attendance, behavior, a RAG rating and staff observations, plus an overall trial summary Outcome & Final Sign-Off - four outcome options, decision notes, next steps and a five-way signature block DESIGNED FOR Inclusion managers needing a defensible process Anywhere SEND or safeguarding is part of the picture Heads of Year coordinating between schools Safeguarding leads ensuring information transfers safely and lawfully FORMAT: A4 PDF · 7 pages · coloured · Print and file · Confidential staff document Pairs with: Exclusion Risk Indicator · Pastoral Support Plan Pack · Reintegration Passport

Bringing a student back after exclusion, mental health absence, or a serious incident is one of the most high-stakes moments in pastoral support. Done well, it rebuilds trust and sets the student up to succeed. Done poorly, it increases the chance of a repeat incident within days. This Reintegration Passport gives pastoral leads and Heads of Year one clear, professional document to manage the entire process - from context to sign-off. WHAT’S INCLUDED (5 sections on one sheet) Reason for absence - classify the absence type, add brief staff context and days absent Student voice - capture how the student feels about returning, their biggest worry, and what would make it easier, in their own words Support agreed - tick-box actions including daily check-ins, reduced timetable, calm space access, staff briefing, and external referrals, plus named adult and review date Phased return plan - three-week week-by-week table covering days in school, sessions attending, and adjustments in place First week check-in log - five daily columns for observations and a mood score, giving staff a clear picture of how the return is going

Most exclusions are preventable. This tool helps pastoral leads and Heads of Year identify students at risk before a crisis point - not after. The Exclusion Risk Indicator gives staff a structured, evidence-based framework to assess risk across indicators in four domains: behavior patterns, attendance, social and emotional factors, and external risk. Each indicator is ticked if present in the last four weeks. The total score maps to one of four risk levels - Monitor, Concern, High Risk, or Critical - each with a clear recommended response. WHAT’S INCLUDED Eighteen risk indicators across 5 domains - behavior, attendance, social-emotional, learning engagement, and external factors Four-level risk scoring system - Monitor, Concern, High Risk, Critical - with recommended actions at each level Immediate actions checklist - SEN referral, parent contact, support plan initiation, external agency referral and more Notes section for additional staff observations Formal sign-off block with review date DESIGNED FOR SENCOs, Heads of Year, pastoral leads and inclusion managers Safeguarding leads flagging students with safeguarding overlap Any secondary school wanting a consistent, defensible early intervention process

Starting secondary school is one of the biggest transitions a young person faces. For students with SEMH needs, anxiety, or SEND it can feel overwhelming. This pack gives staff five practical tools to help new Year 7s feel safe, known, and ready - before and during their first week. Designed specifically for the Year 6 to Year 7 transition. Not a generic anxiety resource - every tool is built around the real worries of students starting secondary school.

Starting a support session well changes everything. This toolkit gives support staff five practical, trauma-informed tools to open every session with awareness and calm. WHAT’S INCLUDED Emotion Scale 1–10 — colour-coded with emoji descriptors Feelings Wheel — 6 emotion groups in secondary-age language Student Check-In Card — sleep, food, mood and session needs Regulation Strategy Prompts — 8 strategies students choose from Staff Observation Strip — confidential session logging for staff Designed for: LSAs, TAs, HLTAs, pastoral leads and SENCOs working with Years 7–10 students with SEMH, SEND, anxiety or complex needs. Format: A4 PDF · Full colour · Print and laminate · Trauma-informed · Restorative approach Pairs perfectly with: De-escalation Scripts for Support Staff.

Manage challenging behaviour with confidence using these ready-to-use de-escalation scripts, designed specifically for secondary school staff working with students who have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This resource gives you word-for-word language to use in high-pressure moments - so you never have to think on your feet when a situation is escalating. Each script is grounded in trauma-informed and psychology-backed communication principles. What’s included: Scripts for common escalation triggers (refusal, confrontation, emotional dysregulation) Step-by-step de-escalation language for each stage Tips on tone, body language and environment Guidance on when to use each script Who is this for: Teaching assistants SENCOs Behaviour support staff Form tutors and class teachers Any school staff working with SEMH students Why this works: Created by a Learning and Behaviour Support Assistant with direct experience supporting students with complex needs in a London secondary school.