Create a safe environment which allows students to manage their emotions, feelings, behaviour and responses.

Provide a curriculum which meets the needs of the learners and is reviewed and adapted regularly.

Create a calm, caring and orderly atmosphere of belonging that promotes learning and a sense of community.

Provide well-planned, engaging and differentiated lessons.

Provide consistent routines and responses by staff which gives a sense of security.

Develop a partnership with parents/carers which recognises important factors in home life and the experience of the child.

Promote in all students a sense of self-discipline and regulation, and an ability to take responsibility for their actions.

Promote and encourage continual development of staff in the understanding and working with children with SEMH difficulties.