HHTS provides a time limited (6-8 weeks) supported reintegration programme for vulnerable young people, resident in Wandsworth, who are unable to attend school for reasons of low mood, anxiety, phobia or bullying and to reintegrate these pupils back into education. Please note home tuition is not offered as part of this programme.

Who is this programme for? (Target Group):

Pupils who may not have transitioned well from primary school and are at risk of disengaging, or have stopped attending school for reasons of bullying or anxiety. Pupils must have been referred to CAMHS and be actively engaging in therapy sessions. Pupils are accepted onto the programme on a case by case basis and funding may be sought from the home school or special educational needs service where appropriate.

Criteria

Pupil is:

• Resident in Wandsworth.
• On roll of a school.
• Actively engaging in CAMHS (min 6 sessions) and meeting therapeutic targets.
• Ready for reintegration to school.

School is able to

• Make appropriate amendments to provision such as teaching in the resource base/delivering a part – time timetable as needed.
• Provide an assigned keyworker from the school with capacity to engage in the pupils’ reintegration plan as required. Building a successful relationship between a pupil, their school keyworker and other members of the school community is fundamental to a successful long term reintegration.

How do I refer a pupil for this programme? (Referral Process):

EWO’s, schools and CAMHS may refer pupils to the project, provided they fit the criteria. A completed HHTS referral form must be submitted for consideration by the Headteacher, accompanied by a referral letter/supporting documentation from CAMHS. An initial home visit/risk assessment will be arranged, and decision made as to suitability for the programme and range of provision to be offered.

What does the Reintegration Programme consist of? (Programme Offer):

The programme offers 3-5 Sessions of 1-2 hours per week over 6-8 weeks, dependent on a students age and need.


The HHTS lead teacher will contact the home school for appropriate material to ensure that education delivered is in line with the home school’s curriculum offer.


Overleaf is a draft schedule which will be amended by the lead teacher in consultation with the pupil. It is important to note that the maximum time-frame is 8 weeks.

Weeks 0-2
The HHTS teachers will provide Home Tuition for up to five sessions in the home to build rapport and develop pupils’ self-esteem. Pupils will design their own individual reintegration plan, created in collaboration with the teacher, to cater appropriately for their individual needs. This plan will outline agreed objectives for their reintegration with graded exposure to their home school environment.

Weeks 2-4
Sessions will move to a local library and/or to a separate room in their home school. Pupils are taught core subjects, life skills and coping strategies. During this time support may also be provided for the journey to school, ensuring the pupil is able to manage public transport independently.

Weeks 4-6
Pupils are taught in the school moving from the resource base or annex into their normal timetable. During this process links with key school personnel are essential. In the final two weeks

Weeks 6-8
Pupils attend selected lessons with or without the support of the teacher in the classroom, meeting the teacher before/after lessons for support. During this time links with key school personnel are essential. Pupils progress at an agreed pace, handing over to school professionals, without the daily support of the teacher.

Please click here for a referral form for this service.

Outcomes:

It is expected that through a combination of academic and enriching educational support pupils will grow in confidence and independence, enabling them to re-engage with education – either at their home school or another suitable educational establishment.

The project is a short term measure – actively promoting reintegration, not a long term solution. If pupils refuse to engage, meet targets or the programme is deemed unsuitable, then the offer of provision will be reviewed and can be withdrawn. The service is mindful that a timely successful return to full time education in a setting that best fits the pupil is the primary objective and that the reintegration programme is not a substitute for this.

Please note:
The service does not run multiple programmes for individual pupils. If repeat requests are to be made it signifies that an alternative school placement is possibly needed and a TAC should be set up at the earliest opportunity by the school and the LEA to ascertain next steps in providing an appropriate full time school place for that pupil.

Please click here for a referral form for this service.