Early Help
At Alde Valley Academy, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of all our students. Our Early Help Offer provides timely support to students and families facing challenges, helping to prevent issues from escalating. Working in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies, we aim to identify needs early and put the right support in place. If you have any concerns or would like to discuss support options, please contact a member of our pastoral team.
Early Help at Alde Valley Academy
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Pastoral Support Team – Dedicated staff available to support students with emotional, social, or behavioural needs.
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Mentoring Programmes – One-to-one and small group mentoring to build confidence, resilience, and engagement.
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Social, Emtional and Mental Health (SEMH) Support – Access to in-school counselling services, the Mental Health Support Team (MHST), Emotional Literacy Support Assistants, wellbeing sessions, and referrals to external mental health services.
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Attendance and Engagement Monitoring – Early intervention strategies to address attendance concerns and re-engage learners.
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Behaviour Support Plans – Tailored plans and interventions to support positive behaviour and reduce barriers to learning.
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Family Support and Liaison – Working closely with parents and carers to offer advice, signposting, and practical support.
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Safeguarding and Child Protection – A robust safeguarding system with early identification of students at risk, supported by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and team.
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Academic Intervention and Tutoring – Extra support in key subjects through catch-up sessions, tutoring, and homework clubs.
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Wellbeing Workshops and Assemblies – Regular sessions on topics such as mental health, online safety, healthy relationships, and personal development.
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Multi-Agency Collaboration – Working with external agencies (e.g. social care, CAMHS, school nurses) to provide joined-up support for students and families.