1. HASGA Tuesday 24 th November 2015

2. Strategy: No Need to Exclude ….work towards the position where the needs of all young people are addressed, and where schools no longer feel the need to exclude given the continuum of provision and support available to enable them to meet pupil needs

3. Q: Why NNE? A: 1. Recognise that Headteacher has the right to exclude 2. Want to convey message: behaviour = form of communication communication = stress or distress

4. No Need to Exclude A good practice guide for schools: Reducing exclusions by promoting the wellbeing of all September 2015

5. adoption of a wellbeing approach an intellectual as opposed to reactionary response requiring an analytical perspective considering the needs of the cyp ‘in the round’ – holistically Why is the cyp acting in this way ? What is it that this cyp needs/is missing ?

7. Pyramid of approaches and interventions Solution Focused Approaches Solution Focused Approaches Behaviour & Relationships Policy Behaviour & Relationships Policy Restorative Approaches Restorative Approaches Social and Emotional Learning Social and Emotional Learning Anti- bullying Anti- bullying QualityQuality First Teaching & PSHE QualityQuality First Teaching & PSHE Team-Teach PSP EHC Needs Assessment MindfulnessCounsellingStaff sharing Nurture groups Parenting Programmes Specialist Teaching Personalised Timetable Re- engagement Unit The Solihull Approach Peer mediation Circle of Friends Whole School Approach to Wellbeing Managed moves NRC/AP Placement

8. Next step: produce a similar document describing the support available from other partner agencies With the aim of…………………………………………

10. Protecting Children and Young People from Exploitation

11. What do we need to tackle? Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) Children missing from home and care Radicalisation and extremism Gangs and youth violence High level of school exclusions

12. Social fields and contexts within which exploitation occurs Neighbourhood School Peer Group Home Child Gang-affected neighbourhoods CSE in parks, shopping centres, estates Radicalisation Drug dealing Sexual harassment Bullying Peer recruitment Peer pressure of drugs, gang association and sex Peer group offending Domestic abuse E-safety Neglect Model adapted from Harmful Sexual Behaviour Workshop Presentation [Firmin, 2015]

13. Common Risk Factors There are a number of risk factors that are common to some or all forms of exploitation: School exclusion/ frequent changes of schools Bereavement Being a victim of bullying or crime Learning disabilities Known to be involved in Anti-Social Behaviour or offending Gang association either through relatives or peers, or living in a neighbourhood where there is gang activity Exposure and witness to domestic violence in the family home. Mental Health Needs Neglect Poverty Absentee parents (physically and/or emotionally)

14. Common Risk Indicators Low educational attainment linked with poor engagement Skipping school or being disruptive in class Going missing for periods of time or regularly getting home late Appearing with gifts or new possessions with no explanation Secretiveness over mobile phone usage or social networking Peer groups that reinforce harmful behaviours and attitudes Neighbourhoods that are experienced as unsafe

15. Protective factors Successful school experiences Continuity of relationships Engagement in education, employment or training Strong family bonds and family involvement in the lives of children Experiences of strong parental monitoring with clear family rules Involvement in local community activities A caring relationship with at least one adult Safe neighbourhoods Positive activities and hobbies. Peer groups that support positive behaviours and attitudes Consistency of response and modelling a solution-focussed approach

16. Our local response: Prevention Preventative work in Hackney includes: First Access and Screening Team (FAST) as a single point of contact for families. Research Analysts provide intelligence and assessment of risks. Young Hackney universal services (Youth Hubs) and Targeted Support including Youth Justice Triage (diversion). Young Hackney delivery of curriculum programme in Schools and Youth Hubs. Topic areas link to PSHE and include Prevent, FGM, weapon awareness and healthy relationships. Group work in schools delivered by Empower (Safer London Foundation) Troubled Families work. Preventative intelligence gathering and Police deployments. 1 year Family Coach Programme for those at risk of future gang involvement. Specialist Substance Misuse Team for young people up to the age of 25. NSPCC Campaign.

17. Our local response: Intervention Hackney interventions include: Operation Makesafe Embedding Restorative Approaches (ERA) in Schools Social Work in Schools Project MAP (multi-agency professionals) meetings: CSE & HSB MASE (multi-agency sexual exploitation) panel meetings Empower (Safer London Foundation)- 1:1 work with young women and young men CYPPP (Children and Young People’s Partnership Panel) meetings Independent Return Interviews for young people who go missing Integrated Gangs Unit Police arrests, surveillance and disruption Development of multi-agency PREVENT action plan The CHANNEL programme Expanded Troubled Families Programme.

18. How we can further support each other Professionals to have shared relevant knowledge of the issues faced by young people. Schools should contact FAST for advice or help. Strong partnership and multi-agency approach, including sharing information early on and working together to minimise disruption for children. High quality PSHE delivery in schools with a consistent approach to gender equality, safeguarding, weapon and drug awareness, radicalisation and preventing sexual exploitation. This can be delivered by Young Hackney as part of the youth offer.