Emotional & Social Needs

We recognise that some students have additional emotional and social needs that need to be developed and nurtured. These needs can manifest themselves in a number of ways, including behavioural difficulties or anxiety and in communication difficulties.

For those students, we offer:

  • Year Leader support
  • Transition support
  • Social skills sessions
  • Lego Therapy
  • Emotional Literacy (ELSA)
  • Counselling
  • Access to the Resilience Nurse
  • Access to the EWEL team

If you, or school staff, become concerned about any developing behaviour, then we will arrange to meet with you to try to determine any possible causes and to plan appropriate provision to support your child’s needs.

Contact Us

Whitworth Park Academy
Whitworth Lane
Spennymoor
Co. Durham
DL16 7LN

01388 824 800
office@whitworthpark.org.uk

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