Wolverdene is all about "Nurturing a love of learning"

Wolverdene exists to meet the needs of children with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. We start with the needs of each, as set out in their EHCP and how the child presents within the school. We then plan an individual educational programme that will help to overcome the barriers to learning that the children face. All children have PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) plans detailing behaviour needs and staff responses to these needs. 

The school delivers core curriculum, through differentiated National Curriculum subjects and Topics as the inspiration and stimulus for much learning. Due to the designation of the school, there is a clear emphasis on personal, social and emotional learning throughout the day and there are frequent learning opportunities about processing unsafe feelings and behaviour, as well as time to reflect and repair when relationships are affected by unsafe behaviours.

We will always attempt to de-escalate difficult situations using 'PACE' approaches; these are:

P-Playfulness

A-Acceptance

C-Curiosity

E-Empathy

On occasions when these do not work, and situations remain unsafe, all staff are trained in the use of RPIs (restrictive physical interventions) and this training is validated by PRICE (Protecting Rights In a Caring Environment). The school has 4 in-house PRICE trainers to ensure all staff can use RPIs safely when necessary.

There may be times when the Headteacher makes the decision to suspend children and we ask that parents and carers work with us regarding these decisions.